Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by elevated levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. There are two main types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2, each with distinct but sometimes overlapping symptoms. Here are the common symptoms associated with diabetes:
Increased Thirst and Frequent Urination: Excess glucose in the bloodstream pulls fluid from the tissues, causing you to feel dehydrated and leading to increased thirst. This leads to increased urination as the body attempts to rid itself of the excess blood sugar.
Increased Hunger: Despite eating, the inability of your cells to absorb glucose can lead to constant hunger.
Weight Loss: Unexpected weight loss can occur, despite eating more. This happens particularly in Type 1 diabetes, where the pancreas stops producing insulin, causing the body to break down muscle and fat for energy.
Fatigue: Insufficient sugar moving from the bloodstream into your body's cells means less energy, resulting in feelings of fatigue and tiredness.
Blurred Vision: High blood sugar levels can lead to swelling of the lenses of your eyes, impacting your ability to focus, leading to temporary blurry vision.
Slow Healing Sores or Frequent Infections: High levels of glucose in the blood can impair your body’s ability to heal and resist infections.
Areas of Darkened Skin: Some people with Type 2 diabetes have patches of dark, velvety skin in the folds and creases of their bodies — a condition called acanthosis nigricans.
Numbness or Tingling: Excess sugar in the blood can lead to neuropathy, or nerve damage, which causes tingling and numbness, usually in the hands and feet.
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