Persistent infections and slow wound healing can be signs of type 2 diabetes. “The effects of type 2 diabetes make it harder for the body to fight infection, so you may experience frequent infections,” says Amy Hess-Fischl. For example, women may have “frequent sexual and/or bladder infections. This is because bacteria can thrive at high blood sugar levels.” Wounds (even minor cuts) may take longer to heal due to the body’s inability to fight infections.
Blurred vision can also be a sign of diabetes, especially after eating. From the Department of Optics, Dr. “High blood sugar levels can cause fluid to get in and out of the eye, often causing swelling of the lens of the eye,” says Russell Lazarus.
Doctors also warn of a constant feeling of hunger. “You may feel very hungry even after a meal,” Hess-Fischl and Leontis say. “This is because your muscles can’t get the energy they need from food; the body’s insulin resistance prevents glucose from reaching the muscles and providing them with energy. It gives the body more energy.”
“Going to the bathroom more than usual, especially at night, is a sign of high blood sugar,” says James Salem. Diabetes causes the kidneys to work harder to remove excess sugar from the blood. When the kidneys fail, excess sugar builds up in the urine, causing more frequent urination, the doctor explains.
Also, don’t ignore unexplained skin changes, doctors warn. “Diabetes can cause patches of dark, velvety skin in the creases of the neck, armpits, or groin due to excess insulin in the blood,” Salem says.
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Source: Ferra
