If your hands and belly show these signs, you may be suffering from diebetes without realizing it
Diabetes is a disease that affects the body’s ability to produce or respond to insulin, resulting in high blood sugar levels. The first symptoms can be so subtle that some people may consider them insignificant. If left untreated, diabetes can not only decrease quality of life but also reduce life expectancy, which is why it is so crucial to diagnose the disease early.
This list shows the most common early signs of diabetes that will help you detect the disease in time.
1. Itchy skin
As mentioned above, when excess sugar is excreted in your urine, it takes fluids from your other tissues, including your skin (your largest organ!). Dry skin can be itchy, and scratching dry skin can cause the skin to become damaged and even infected. Another reason for itchy skin is fungal infections, which are quite common in people with diabetes.
2. Dark spots on the skin
Acanthosis nigricans is a skin condition that presents as dark patches of skin with a velvety texture. They usually appear in areas where the skin folds or stretches most often: on the neck, armpits, groin, elbows, behind the knees, and on the joints of the fingers.
Although this condition can affect otherwise healthy people, it is a common sign of prediabetes or diabetes and should be checked out by your doctor.
3. More appetite
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