High blood sugar is a characteristic sign of type 2 diabetes and can be manifested by a number of symptoms that should be noted in a timely manner. NHS health care physicians identify several major body signals that may indicate glucose problems.
One of the most common symptoms is polyuria - frequent urination, especially at night. This is because the body tries to get rid of excess sugar through urine. People may not notice that they began to go to the toilet more often if this change happens gradually.
Another sign is polydipia, or relentless thirst. Regardless of how much water a person drinks, he constantly feels dry in her mouth and a desire to drink. This is also due to high blood glucose levels.
Diabetes can cause severe fatigue, because the cells of the body do not receive enough energy due to impaired glucose absorption. In addition, glucose in the blood slows down the healing of wounds and cuts, which can lead to serious complications, such as gangrene.
Other alarming symptoms are unclear weight loss, visual impairment, thrush (fungal infection with itching and white discharge), as well as slow healing of skin damage.
Doctors emphasize that if these signs occur, you should immediately consult a doctor for timely examination and start of treatment. Timely diagnosis will help reduce the risk of severe complications and improve quality of life.
