Al-Marsad newspaper: Diabetes is a common disease that can have serious consequences. There are two different types of the disease, type one and type two.
There are some main signs of diabetes that can be seen in both types of the disease, which include feeling thirsty, urinating more frequently than usual, especially at night, feeling very tired, losing weight and losing muscle mass, according to the British newspaper The Sun.
While these are the most well-known symptoms when it comes to diabetes, there are also other “surprising” signs that can be seen in people with diabetes, namely:
1. Itching issues
One surprising sign is genital itching or thrush.
Yeast infections can be common in diabetics because sugar promotes the growth of candida.
2. Wounds and ulcers
Often if you have diabetes, your immune system may not be able to control skin wounds and infections, say health experts at Health Partners Clinic in Bloomington, Indiana.
“High blood sugar can alter blood chemistry in ways that lower the body’s defenses and make the immune system work slower,” they added.
This in turn, they said, means cuts and sores will take longer to heal.
For many diabetics, this often leads to foot ulcers, and your doctor will be able to help you treat that.
3. Blurry eye
Blurry vision is also a common symptom in people with diabetes. Experts at John Hopkins Medicine said diabetes can damage the macula (or yellow spot), the center of the retina that provides straight vision.
4. Skin disorders
Skin disorders are frequent among diabetics due to high blood sugar levels, which affects blood vessels and nerves.
Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is the most common pre-diagnosed acanthosis nigricans, a condition characterized by dark, thick, velvety areas in the folds and wrinkles of the body. It mostly affects the armpits, groin, and neck.
5. Hair loss
One of the “surprising” symptoms of diabetes might be hair loss, said Barbie Cervone, a registered dietitian, diabetes care and educator.
She explained via VeryWell: “Hair loss is often associated with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. It is thought that certain problems caused by diabetes may lead to hair loss, including an immune system disorder called alopecia areata, poor circulation, and high blood pressure. sugar level in blood”.
