8 diabetic signs and symptoms you must never ignore

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Diabetes is a group of diseases that result in too much sugar in the blood.

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose).

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin.

In this video, Dr. Ergin answers: what are the symptoms and signs of diabetes? What signs you must never ignore?

There are many signs and symptoms of diabetes, especially with high blood glucose levels.

These 8 symptoms or signs of diabetes you should pay special attention to.

The signs may include increased thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, unexplained weight loss, presence of ketones in the urine (ketones are a byproduct of the breakdown of muscle and fat that happens when there’s not enough available insulin), fatigue, irritability, and blurred vision.

Dr. Ergin explains everything you need to know about these dangerous signs you need to watch for when you have diabetes mellitus with high blood sugar levels.

This video is created for educational purposes and awareness around different topics. Video may or may not be able to go fully in-depth in such a limited time.

Please seek out a professional if you need help.

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