Diabetes is one of those diseases that, when it manifests itself, usually does so little by little. It doesn’t appear overnight, but rather leaves little clues that we often overlook because we think “it could be stress”, “it could be that I slept badly” or “it could be that I ate poorly today”. But be careful: the body usually warns before the sugar level gets completely out of control. The best way to know if everything is in order is to get tested and monitor your blood sugar.
Most Common Symptoms of Diabetes
A fatigue that doesn’t go away
You probably have more tired days, but if fatigue becomes constant and does not improve, even if you sleep well, it could be linked to an imbalance in glucose levels. When the body can’t use energy well, you feel like you’re carrying a backpack full of rocks.
Some signs to watch out for:
- Feeling exhausted even after rest.
- Lack of concentration.
- Loss of energy in activities you previously did effortlessly.
Excessive thirst and dry mouth
Another common warning is noticing excessive thirst. This happens because the body is trying to eliminate excess glucose and forces you to drink more to compensate. Dry mouth, in addition to being annoying, usually goes hand in hand.
See if this happens to you:
- Drink a lot more than before.
- Dry mouth feeling most of the day.
- Get up several times a night to drink water.
I really want to urinate
If you’re looking for the bathroom all day, don’t ignore it. When there is too much sugar in your blood, your kidneys try to eliminate it by filtering more fluid, causing you to go to the bathroom more times than usual.
The most typical signs:
- Urinate more frequently, even at night.
- A sense of urgency that you didn’t have before.
Constant hunger even if you eat well
Do you feel like eating soon after you finish? This can happen when the body is not able to properly convert glucose into energy. You eat, but your body “doesn’t know”. This may seem normal to you, but if it happens often, it’s best to check it.
Temporarily blurred vision
It’s not that you suddenly need glasses. Changes in sugar levels can change the way the eye focuses. Blurred vision that comes and goes is an often overlooked symptom, but it is quite typical.
Injuries that take longer to heal
If cuts take longer to heal or small wounds swell easily, this may also be linked to high glucose levels. The body needs more time to recover when something goes wrong with sugar.
Tingling or numbness
This strange sensation in the hands and feet, like tingling or numbness, can appear when the nerves begin to suffer. This is not an exclusive symptom of diabetes, but it is one of the most common when sugar levels start to get out of control.
Controlling time is key
You don’t need to obsess, but you do need to pay attention to how your body reacts. If you notice several of these symptoms at the same time and they repeat for weeks, it is best to see a healthcare professional to rule out any problems.
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