Diabetes is a health condition that changes how your body uses sugar from the food you eat. When it’s not managed well, too much sugar builds up in your blood. Over time, this can harm your heart, kidneys, eyes, nerves, and other parts of your body.
If your blood sugar stays high all the time, it puts a lot of stress on your body. But the good news is your body gives you warning signs when something isn’t right. If you learn to spot these early signs, you can get help before things get worse.
Here are 10 common signs that may mean your diabetes is not under control:
1. Frequent Urination
You might find yourself going to the bathroom a lot, especially at night. This happens because your body is trying to flush out extra sugar through your urine.
2. Feeling Very Thirsty
Since you’re losing so much fluid through urine, you may feel thirsty all the time. Even if you drink a lot of water, you might still feel dehydrated.
3. Always Hungry
Even after eating a full meal, you may feel hungry again quickly. That’s because your body isn’t using sugar for energy the right way, so your cells keep asking for more fuel.
4. Sudden Weight Loss
Losing weight without trying can seem like a good thing, but it might be a sign your body is breaking down fat and muscle because it can’t use sugar for energy.
5. Feeling Tired All the Time
If you feel very tired all day long—even if you sleep well—it could be because sugar isn’t getting into your cells to give you energy.
6. Blurry Vision
High sugar levels can change the shape of the lenses in your eyes, which makes your vision blurry. If this happens suddenly, it could be a sign your blood sugar is too high.
7. Cuts and Sores Heal Slowly
If you notice that small cuts or scrapes take a long time to heal, it may be because high sugar is making it harder for blood to flow properly.
8. Frequent Infections
High blood sugar can weaken your immune system. This makes it easier for you to get infections, like skin infections, bladder infections, or yeast infections.
9. Tingling or Numbness in Hands and Feet
This could be a sign of nerve damage caused by high blood sugar, especially in your hands and feet. It may feel like tingling, burning, or numbness.
10. Dark Patches on the Skin
If you see dark, soft, or velvety patches of skin—especially on your neck, armpits, or groin—it may mean your body is having trouble using insulin. This is an early warning sign of diabetes.
These signs are important because catching them early can help prevent serious health problems. A study published in the journal Diabetes Care found that people who start treatment early have a much better chance of avoiding long-term damage.
If you notice any of these symptoms, don’t wait. Talk to your doctor. A simple blood test can show if your sugar levels are too high. If you have diabetes, your doctor will help you make a plan to manage it. That plan might include changes to your diet, more exercise, medication, or insulin.
In short, diabetes can quietly damage your body, but noticing the signs early can make a big difference. Take action, work with your doctor, and stay in control of your health.
The first step to feeling better? Listen to your body—and don’t be afraid to ask for help.
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