Diabetes: 5 symptoms, of which few people know
If you find yourself experiencing these symptoms, all together or separately, then you should immediately consult a doctor, these may be signs of diabetes that you did not think of.
Diabetes is a disease associated with an elevated level of glucose in the blood. The result can be damage to the eyes, kidneys and nerves.
However, not all people with a diagnosis of "diabetes" have the usual symptoms for this disease, such as thirst, numbness of the hands or feet, unexplained weight loss of the body, rapid urge to urinate, etc.
Today we want to tell you about the little-known symptoms of this disease. And if you find one or more of them, then you should take this carefully and not postpone the trip to the doctor for the diagnosis.
Skin irritation
Here is one of these little-known symptoms: when the blood glucose level exceeds the norm, the skin becomes very dry and itching occurs.
You may be scratching your hands, feet, or feet for no reason. So, if you notice irritation on your skin and feel itching, first eliminate the effects of climate and the environment, and then give blood for analysis to check the glucose level.
Diabetes affects blood circulation, so our limbs are most vulnerable in this regard. Most often, irritation on the skin appears on the hands or on the legs.
The appearance of dandruff or dry scalp
Most people even can not think that these phenomena can be somehow related to diabetes. And yet it is so. When the blood sugar level is exceeded, the body begins to look for ways to get rid of the excess, usually through urine.
But with the removal of a large amount of fluid there are other problems: the body begins to suffer from dehydration. As a result, scales appear on the scalp, which cause some discomfort.
Seborrheic dermatitis, better known as dandruff, may appear. And since the skin is the largest organ of the human body, this condition may not be local, as a result, the entire head may suffer.
In addition, the inflammatory process in this area creates favorable conditions for the fungus Pityrosporum, from it and dandruff appears. These microorganisms use sebum (on the surface of the head) as food, they reproduce very quickly, and white flakes appear in the hair.
Snore
This symptom is likely to surprise you a little. But because of problems with breathing during sleep, blood sugar can also rise. This condition is known as sleep apnea (or nighttime apnea).
It gives a lot of inconveniences and it is best, of course, to prevent the appearance of this symptom, because during sleep stress hormones are released, and they, in turn, contribute to increase of blood sugar level.
This symptom is very important for preventing the development of diabetes.
In general, snoring is associated with many diseases, which seem to have nothing to do with diabetes.
And, nevertheless, it is necessary to pay attention to it, since snoring can be a warning symptom. It occurs as a result of short-term stops of breathing due to relaxation of the muscles of the respiratory tract.
Snoring makes it difficult to get oxygen into the lungs, which is why glucose metabolism is disturbed.
Hearing problems
Did you know that hearing loss can be associated with diabetes?
If you notice behind yourself that each time increase the volume on the TV or in the phone to better hear, or ask the interlocutor to repeat what has been said again, inform your doctor about it.
Various studies have shown that hearing loss can be a warning indicator of diabetes.
People with elevated blood sugar levels are more prone to experiencing hearing problems than those who have sugar levels within normal limits.
This is due to the fact that in the first case, the nerves of the inner ear and blood vessels can be damaged, which is why violations occur.
Changes in vision
Diabetes causes changes in all the fluids of our body, so it can affect our vision. This is a fairly common symptom. It may be that people who do not already have a diagnosis of diabetes will notice that they have become better seen.
You will be surprised to note that you no longer need the lens, because you are not bad without them. But when this happens, the improvement is very temporary. As soon as the blood glucose level stabilizes, the patient again resorts to the help of glasses or lenses.
But do not be scared ahead of time, this is not diabetic retinopathy. The latter causes narrowing of the blood vessels, which are located behind the eyeballs.
In the early stages of diabetes, the eye can not focus well, as the blood glucose level is very high.
But this does not mean that you will lose sight because of diabetes. Over time, blood sugar levels will return to normal and problems will disappear.
All these symptoms are often ignored or linked to other diseases. But if you notice any of the above changes along with other more common symptoms, then you should contact a specialist to make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe the appropriate treatment.
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