TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Diabetes type 2 or diabetes mellitus occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or refuses insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps sugar (glucose) enter the body’s cells to be converted into energy.
The onset of type 2 diabetes can be gradual and symptoms can be mild during the early stages. As a result, many people may not realize they have type 2 diabetes Medical News Today, following nine early signs type 2 diabetes that needs to be known.
Urinating frequently
When blood sugar levels are high, the kidneys try to get rid of excess sugar by filtering it out of the blood. This can cause people to urinate more frequently, especially at night.
Frequent thirst
Frequent urination to remove excess sugar from the blood can cause the body to lose additional water. Over time, this can lead to dehydration and make people feel more thirsty than usual.
Always hungry
Diabetics often don’t get enough energy from food. The digestive system breaks down food into a simple sugar called glucose, which the body uses as fuel. In diabetics, this glucose doesn’t move enough from the bloodstream to the body’s cells. As a result, people with type 2 diabetes often feel constantly hungry, regardless of how recently they ate.
Very tired
Type 2 diabetes can impact energy levels and lead to extreme fatigue. This fatigue occurs due to a lack of sugar moving from the bloodstream to the body’s cells.
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Blurred vision
Excess sugar in the blood can damage the tiny blood vessels in the eyes. This can cause blurred vision. This blurred vision can occur in one or both eyes and come and go. If this is left alone, the damage to the blood vessels can become more severe and eventually permanent vision loss.
The wound has been healing for a long time
High levels of sugar in the blood can damage the nerves and blood vessels of the body, which can interfere with blood circulation. As a result, even a minor wound can take weeks or months to heal. Slow healing of wounds also increases the risk of infection.
Tingling, numbness, or pain
Until blood sugar high levels can affect blood circulation and damage the body’s nerves. In people with type 2 diabetes, this can cause pain or a tingling sensation or numbness in the hands and feet. This condition is known as neuropathy and can worsen over time and lead to more serious complications if treatment is not received for diabetes.
Dark skin patches
Dark patches of skin that form in the folds of the neck, armpits, or groin can also indicate a higher risk of diabetes. These patches may feel very soft and velvety.
Itching and yeast infection
Excess sugar in the blood and urine provides food for the fungus, which can lead to infection. Yeast infections tend to occur in areas of the skin that are warm and moist, such as the mouth, genital area, and armpits and are an early sign of diabetes.
Also read: Beware of the Following Symptoms, You Could Have Diabetes
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