We would often expect clear signs when we have diabetes, but this is not always the case. Most adults diagnosed with diabetes have no symptoms at all, and when they do, they are very mild and difficult to notice.
Doctors explain that the most common symptoms are frequent urination, excessive thirst, and blurred vision. But there are also other more subtle signs such as numbness or tingling in the hands and feet, unexplained weight loss, constant fatigue, darkening of the skin in some areas, and frequent infections in women.
1. Constant fatigue that does not go away with rest
Fatigue is not just a feeling of drowsiness. Even after rest, a person continues to feel low in energy.
This is because changes in blood sugar levels and obesity can affect the body's energy and mental state.
2. Unusual thirst and frequent urination
This happens because excess sugar in the blood makes the kidneys work harder to filter it. When they can't handle it, the body loses fluids and dehydration occurs, increasing the feeling of thirst and the need to urinate.
3. Increased hunger and weight loss for no reason
When the body is unable to use sugar as energy, a person feels more hungry, but at the same time loses weight because they lose calories through urination and impaired metabolism.
4. Blurred or changing vision
High blood sugar can pull fluid from the body, including the eye, affecting vision. If left untreated, it can damage blood vessels in the eye and lead to vision loss.
5. Horizontal stripes on nails
These can appear even after a minor trauma, but in some cases they are related to more serious diseases, including diabetes.
6. Sweet smell on the breath
Sweet-smelling breath may be linked to blood sugar disorders and pre-diabetes.
7. Tingling, burning, or numbness in the legs
This may be a result of nerve and blood circulation damage due to high blood sugar. If it lasts for several weeks, a medical check-up is recommended.
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