9 Warning Signs of Diabetes You Need to Know

Diabetes is a disease that requires great caution, because if diabetes is not controlled, it can lead to heart disease, kidney disease requiring dialysis, non-healing foot ulcers that become infected and require amputation, or even severe illness leading to death if infected with COVID-19 when blood sugar is high. Therefore, observing diabetes warning signs is crucial and must be given attention.
Diabetes Warning Signs
The following 9 warning signs of diabetes are something you need to know and observe regularly. If symptoms occur, immediately consult a specialist to confirm whether you have diabetes and for proper self-care.

1. Increased thirst, drinking water more frequently than usual
2. Frequent urination or larger volume of urine than usual
3. Increased appetite and eating more than before
4. Unexplained weight loss
5. Blurred vision
6. Feeling tired and lacking energy
7. Slow-healing wounds and sores
8. Numbness, tingling, burning, or a sensation of ants crawling at the fingertips or toes
9. Dry, itchy skin

The Silent Threat of Diabetes
Diabetes is a silent threat that comes unnoticed as most patients often have no prior symptoms. Therefore, those at risk of diabetes, such as those with obesity or family members with diabetes, should undergo regular annual diabetes screening, even if there are no symptoms, to prevent severe consequences and complications that are difficult to treat.

Check Yourself to Stay Away from Diabetes
Regular self-checks help keep diabetes and its side effects at bay. The things you should do are:

• Observe yourself regularly for any abnormal symptoms as mentioned above
• Take care of yourself to prevent diabetes, including proper diet control and exercise
• Get yourself checked by undergoing screening at a hospital as appropriate

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Diabetes is a gradual disease, which makes patients often overlook abnormal body signals and receive medical treatment too late. Diabetic patients realize their disease after complications occur, resulting in a decreased quality of life. Anyone experiencing the 9 warning signs can consult and seek advice from a specialist.

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