14 Early Warnings Signs Of Diabetes

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12. Vision Problems

Having very high blood sugar also affects our eyesight. It actually changes the shape of the lens of the eye. As a result, your vision can become blurry. You might even see flashes of light or have distorted vision. Caught early, these changes to the eyes can be reversed successfully. If left unchecked, high blood sugar will cause permanent damage to the eyes and possibly even loss of vision.

13. Frequent Yeast Infections

Since bacteria and fungi love living in a sugar-filled environment, it only makes sense that infections are more common, including frequent yeast infections for women. If you suffer from frequent yeast infections, speak to your doctor.

14. Increased Hunger

If you haven’t been exercising excessively, but you suddenly feel ravenously hungry most of the time, this could be due to diabetes. Since your body will experience high blood sugar levels, followed by a crash in blood sugar, your cells will urge you to eat something so that they can get more glucose. This will generally result in weight gain. If you believe you are experiencing hunger levels that seem abnormal for you, or if you are gaining weight rapidly and don’t know why, it’s time to visit the doctor.

Your doctor will administer several tests over a period of a few days to give an average reading that will tell them about your blood sugar levels and insulin levels. Keep in mind that, for many people, Type 2 diabetes is preventable with a healthy diet and exercise program. Talk to your doctor if making simple lifestyle and diet changes can keep you from needing to take prescription medications.

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