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Type-2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. The signs and symptoms are similar to those of type-1 diabetes. Here are some of these you must watch out for.
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When your blood sugar levels are high, the kidneys filter the extra sugar, increasing the need to urinate, especially at night.
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Frequent urination leaves your body dehydrated and you feel the need to add more fluids to your diet.
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People with diabetes do not get enough glucose as fuel from the bloodstream for body's cells. This results in increased appetite.
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Skin problems like dryness, itching and dark patches around neck or armpit are a few signs of type-2 diabetes.
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High blood sugar levels can damage your blood vessels, impairing blood circulation. As a result, wounds may take longer to heal.
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Excess sugar in the blood can affect the tiny vessels in the eyes which can cause blurry vision. If left untreated, this damage can become severe or even permanent.
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Some other common symptoms of type-2 diabetes include- frequent yeast infections, numbness or tingling in hands or feet and unintended weight loss.
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Recognising the early symptoms of type-2 diabetes can help make appropriate changes in diet, lifestyle and medication timely.
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