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20 Silent Signs You May Have Diabetes Without Knowing
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When your body loses fluids, your skin may become dry, cracked, and itchy, especially on your legs or elbows.
A sweet or acetone-like smell may signal diabetic ketoacidosis, a dangerous condition caused by very high blood sugar.
Fluctuating blood sugar can affect brain function and emotional stability, leading to sudden mood changes.
Recurring headaches might result from dehydration or unstable glucose levels.
If your vision seems to fluctuate—clear one day, blurry the next—your blood sugar might be spiking and dropping rapidly.
Feeling the urge to snack on sugary foods? Your cells may be craving the energy they aren’t getting from glucose.
High sugar levels can interfere with hormones and nerve signals, reducing libido and sexual performance in both men and women.
Diabetes weakens your ability to fight infection, which can make gum disease more likely.
Feeling tingly, dizzy, or lightheaded after eating can indicate poor glucose control and early insulin resistance.
Some people experience no symptoms at all. By the time Type 2 diabetes is diagnosed, significant damage may have already occurred.
If you notice one or more of these signs, don’t ignore them. Schedule a blood sugar test and consult your doctor. Detecting diabetes early can help you manage it effectively and prevent complications that could affect your heart, nerves, kidneys, and eyes.
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