Al-Marsad newspaper: The HealthLine medical website revealed “unusual” warning signs of high blood sugar, and you should pay attention to them.
There are three symptoms that can serve as warning signs of high sugar, and you should see a doctor as soon as possible.
dark skin patches
Some patients may develop large patches of dark skin, and these patches known as acanthosis nigricans can develop anywhere on the body, or only in certain areas.
This usually occurs on the skin around the neck, but it can also appear in skin folds such as the armpit or the groin area, and the patient can feel that these patches are velvety when touched, and are caused by high levels of insulin in the blood, which stimulates the rapid reproduction of cells.
itching
Itching is another symptom that affects the skin. Patients often notice that this affects the hands and feet. It may also occur due to damage to the blood vessels that may also reduce blood circulation in the extremities.
Pain in arms and legs
Leg pain and cramps occur as a result of nerve damage called diabetic neuropathy, and this usually occurs in people who have long-term diabetes.
The pain feels like a dull ache, or it can be unusually tingling, and these spasms may also affect other extremities, such as the arms.
