Signs You Might Have Diabetes

The symptoms of diabetes may seem subtle but are actually serious. This applies to those symptoms that we may choose to ignore, as well as the ones we are shy to share, such as erectile dysfunction. It should be noted that even though diabetes can be managed, it can considerably shorten your life. Not just that, it will also lead to such things as heart attacks, blindness, and many other things. Below, we list some of the signs that show you might have diabetes. As soon as you start experiencing these, visit the doctor without delay.

Fatigue

There are so many things that can cause fatigue which including not getting enough sleep. But, you should note that usually, it’s diabetes that causes fatigue. This is because the body will be trying to use the fuel that’s put in it but failing. Usually, if you feel extra tired after eating, instead of having more energy, it’s a major sign of diabetes. Go see the doctor.

Excessive hunger and thirst

Your body will become overwhelmed by processing the glucose that is in your bloodstream. In the process, water will be pulled out of the cells in an attempt to flush away the excess glucose. As this happens, all of the important nutrients in the body are lost, including the little glucose that’s needed by the body. As a result, you will be dehydrated and feel so hungry, thereby causing excessive hunger and thirst.

Frequent urination

As mentioned above, water is pulled from the cells in an effort to flush away excess glucose. As a result of this, the kidneys try to filter and reabsorb the water, becoming overwhelmed. Because of this, you will find yourself going to the toilet more often than not. This will leave you dehydrated and exhausted as you will not be able to sleep through the night.

Yeast infections

This usually happens in vaginal tissue so men are off the hook when it comes to this. Excess sugar is excreted in urine, sweat, and mucus, and yeast feeds on this. Yeast infections will be found in places in the body which trap moisture.