Signs of Type 2 Diabetes

DR. SIDHARTH BAWA, MBBS,  CCEBDM (Dip. in Diabetes Management)

Frequent urination  Frequent urination is a sign that your blood sugar levels are high.

Extreme thirst   Extreme thirst is another common early symptom of diabetes.

Increased hunger  Intense hunger, or polyphagia, is also an early warning sign of diabetes.

Nerve pain or numbness  Tingling or numbness in your hands, fingers, feet, and toes. This is a sign of nerve damage, or diabetic neuropathy.

Slow healing wounds  Prolonged, high blood sugar levels also damage your immune system, so your body has a harder time fighting infection.

Blurred vision  Blurred vision occurs early in unmanaged diabetes

Dark skin patches  It’s most common in the armpits, neck, and groin regions.

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