5 Unusual Symptoms of Diabetes

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Diabetes describes a health condition that impairs how the body processes sugar for energy. It is a group of disease that result in too much sugar in the blood.

High blood sugar occurs when the pancreas are no longer able to make insulin or when the body can no longer make good use of the insulin it produces.
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that act like a key to let glucose from the food we eat pass through blood stream into the cells in the body to produce energy. All carbohydrates foods are broken down into glucose in the blood . Insulin helps glucose to get into the cells.

The most common types of diabetes include type 1,type 2 and gestational diabetes.

Without proper care and management, diabetes can result in several complications. As such, it is important for people to be aware of common and unusual symptoms that may indicate it. Early recognition of symptoms can be key to successfully treating and managing the condition.

Diabetes affect the whole body and presents a variety of symptoms. Potential signs of diabetes in one individual can differ from another.
Some potential unusual symptoms of diabetes may include:

1. Skin changes
Diabetes can potentially impact many parts of the body, including the skin. When blood sugars become too high, this can often manifest on the skin.
For example, diabetes can result in the development of dark patches on the skin, particularly in skin folds, such as the back of the neck, armpit and groin.
High blood sugars can also cause other skin condition such as Diabetic dermopathy, eruptive xanthomatosis,
Furthermore, high blood sugar levels can also result in a person experiencing dry and itchy skin.

2. Poor healing
Elevated blood sugar levels can result in wounds that are slow to heal, do not heal well, or never heal at all. High blood sugar levels can impair the function of white blood cells which play an important role in the immune system. If they are unable to function correctly, the body is less able to close wounds.
High blood glucose can also affect circulation and lead to nerve damage. Poor circulation can slow healing as it makes blood move more slowly, which can make it difficult for the body to deliver nutrients to wounds.

3. Vision changes
High blood sugar levels can also damage the eyes and impact a person’s vision. High blood glucose levels can damage small blood vessels present in the eye and cause them to weaken and bulge. This can result in these delicate blood vessels leaking blood and other fluids, which may lead to swelling that can distort vision.
Over time, uncontrolled blood sugars can result in serious eye issue , which can harm vision and may lead to vision loss.

4. Fruity breath
Many people may associate breath odor with a recent meal or poor dental hygiene. However, it could also be a potential sign of diabetes more commonly with type 1. A fruity scent on the breath is typically a sign of diabetic ketoacidosis . This term refers to when the body is unable to get energy from glucose, so instead, it initiates a state of ketosis and begins to burn fat for fuel.

5. Recurring infections
Another potential sign of diabetes is a higher risk of infections. This is because high blood sugar levels can weaken a person’s immune system and allow infections to develop more quickly. For example, a person with diabetes may be more likely to experience urinary track infections (UTIs) and yeast infection.

(MNT)