If your vision seems to fluctuate—clear one day, blurry the next—your blood sugar might be spiking and dropping rapidly.

16. Craving Carbs or Sweets

Feeling the urge to snack on sugary foods? Your cells may be craving the energy they aren’t getting from glucose.

17. Low Sex Drive

High sugar levels can interfere with hormones and nerve signals, reducing libido and sexual performance in both men and women.

18. Red or Swollen Gums

Diabetes weakens your ability to fight infection, which can make gum disease more likely.

19. Tingling After Meals

Feeling tingly, dizzy, or lightheaded after eating can indicate poor glucose control and early insulin resistance.

20. No Symptoms at All

Some people experience no symptoms at all. By the time Type 2 diabetes is diagnosed, significant damage may have already occurred.

Final Thoughts

If you notice one or more of these signs, don’t ignore them. Schedule a blood sugar test and consult your doctor. Detecting diabetes early can help you manage it effectively and prevent complications that could affect your heart, nerves, kidneys, and eyes.