Diabetes Symptoms to Never Ignore

Never ignore these diabetes symptoms :

Frequent Urination, Extreme Thirst or Hunger, or Blurry Vision

These are three common warning signs of uncontrolled blood sugar.

What to do: You should test your blood sugar and call your doctor.  Depending on how high your blood sugar is, medication may fix the problem, or you may need medical care to replace fluids and electrolytes and to get your blood sugar back under control. 

If left unchecked, high blood sugar can lead to serious, life-threatening conditions. People with type 1 diabetes can develop diabetic ketoacidosis, in which the body starts breaking down fats instead of sugars, leading to a dangerous build-up of chemicals called ketones (by-products of fat metabolism ).

Uncontrolled type 2 diabetes can lead to " dehydration and altered consciousness ... which could be fatal if untreated,” says endocrinologist. 

Acting Drunk

Strange behaviour can also signal low blood sugar . This can happen when a person’s medication works too well and overshoots the target. 

What to do: Drink some juice or eat a snack. That's usually enough to raise blood sugar levels and get behaviour back to normal.  

Always wear something visible, such as a bracelet, necklace, or pendant, that says you have diabetes. Doing so can help if you need treatment.

Infections, Swollen or Bloody Gums, Foot Sores

In people with diabetes, infections "can get out of control and they need to be taken very seriously," says a Dr.

What to do: Have your doctor check a cut that’s infected or swollen, bloody gums, or a wound that won’t heal.

Get regular foot exams by a health care professional -- and check your feet every day. A sore on your foot may be the first sign of a diabetic foot ulcer.  

Bathe your feet daily in warm (but not hot) water. Follow up with a moisturiser to prevent dry skin , which may crack and lead to infection.

Check for fungal infections. A red, itchy rash -- especially in moist areas such as skin folds -- can signal a fungal infection. Those are more common in people with uncontrolled diabetes.

Eye Problems, Including "Floaters"

Diabetes makes you more likely to get an eye condition called retinopathy, which can lead to vision loss.

What to do: If you develop sudden changes in vision , have eye pain , or see spots or lights floating in your field of vision, call your doctor. You may need to see an ophthalmologist.

Even if you don't have any symptoms, see an ophthalmologist yearly for a routine eye exam .

Heart Disease Symptoms (Not Just Chest Pain)

Diabetes makes you more likely to get heart disease, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke.

What to do: Get any potential heart disease symptoms checked out. Keep in mind that heart symptoms aren't always predictable.

It can sometimes be shoulder pain, it can sometimes present just as nausea . But if there’s any suspicion that it’s cardiac in origin, it’s very important to go to the ER.

It's also possible to have heart disease that doesn't have obvious symptoms, so see your doctor regularly and get your heart health, blood pressure, and cholesterol checked.

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