Recognizing diabetes early is important because timely diagnosis helps prevent complications. Here are the key signs, symptoms, and ways diabetes is usually detected: Common Symptoms of Diabetes
1. Frequent urinationYou may feel the need to urinate more often—especially at night.
2. Excessive thirst (Polydipsia) Increased urination causes dehydration, leading to constant thirst.
3. Increased hunger (Polyphagia) Even after eating, you may feel unusually hungry.
4. Unexplained weight loss Despite eating well, your body may lose weight due to inability to use glucose properly.
5. Fatigue or low energy Cells don’t get enough glucose, making you feel tired.
6. Blurred vision High blood sugar levels can affect the lens of the eye temporarily.
7. Slow-healing wounds Cuts, infections, or sores may take much longer to heal.
8. Tingling or numbness Especially in hands and feet
9. Recurrent infections Skin infections, urinary tract infections, or yeast infections may occur more frequently.
Risk Factors You have higher chances of diabetes if you:
Are overweight Have a family history of diabetes Have high blood pressure or high cholesterol Lead a sedentary lifestyle Had gestational diabetes (during pregnancy) How Diabetes Is Diagnosed (Tests) A doctor confirms diabetes through blood tests such as:
1. Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) Normal: below 100 mg/dL Prediabetes: 100–125 Diabetes: 126 or higher
2. HbA1c Test Average blood sugar for 3 months. Normal: below 5.7% Prediabetes: 5.7–6.4% Diabetes: 6.5% or higher
3. Random Blood Sugar 200 mg/dL or above (with symptoms) indicates diabetes.
4. Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) Used in special cases like pregnancy. When to see a doctor? Seek medical advice if: You notice several of the symptoms above. You have risk factors. You haven’t had a routine blood check recently.
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