High blood sugar levels are a hallmark of type 2 diabetes and can be manifested by a number of symptoms that you should pay attention to in order to diagnose the disease in time. Doctors from the British NHS highlight several main signals from the body that may indicate problems with glucose.
One of the most common symptoms is polyuria, which is the need to urinate frequently, especially at night. This is because the body is trying to get rid of excess sugar through urine. People may not notice that they are going to the bathroom more often if the change happens gradually.
Another symptom is polydipsia, or insatiable thirst. No matter how much water a person drinks, they constantly feel dry in the mouth and the desire to drink. This is also associated with high blood glucose levels.
Diabetes can cause extreme fatigue because the body's cells don't get enough energy because of impaired glucose absorption. In addition, high blood glucose slows the healing of wounds and cuts, which can lead to serious complications such as gangrene.
Other worrisome symptoms include unexplained weight loss, vision problems, thrush (a fungal infection with itching and white discharge), and slow healing of skin lesions.
Doctors emphasize that if these signs appear, you should immediately consult a doctor for a timely examination and treatment. Timely diagnosis will help reduce the risk of serious complications and improve the quality of life.
