TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Not all symptoms dibetes same for everyone. Unfortunately, many do not realize they have a condition that triggers various complications of the disease.
Diabetes is a chronic disease characterized by high blood sugar (glucose) levels. The reason is, the body does not produce enough insulin or does not react to insulin which helps convert blood sugar into energy.
“Diabetes is a chronic and progressive disease,” wrote the health website Healthline.
To prevent diabetes, it is important to maintain a healthy blood sugar level and recognize the symptoms. However, it is true that the early symptoms of diabetes are not the same for everyone.
Some people develop signs of the condition while others do symptoms rare. The following are less recognized symptoms of diabetes.
Blurred vision
Rare symptoms of diabetes such as blurred vision or swollen eyes. Some patients have difficulty focusing on certain objects.
Darker skin on the neck
Dark, velvety patches of skin may appear in the skin folds. This is due to high levels of insulin in the blood, which promote rapid cell reproduction.
Dizzy
Some diabetics may often feel dizzy for no apparent reason.
Sexual dysfunction
Men can experience erectile dysfunction if they have high blood sugar caused by damage to nerves and blood vessels. Meanwhile, women may have a lower libido than normal.
Itchy
You may feel pain more often than usual if you have undiagnosed diabetes. Blood sugar height can cause damage to nerve fibers in the body, most commonly in the hands and feet. It will feel like a severe tingling sensation. The most common symptoms of diabetes include feeling very thirsty, urinating more than usual, and feeling very tired.
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