You Really Need to Know These Most Common PREDIABETES SYMPTOMS
Do you know approximately 88 million American adults have prediabetes? And the worst thing
is most of them do not even know they have it. The issue is you may not notice the prediabetes
symptoms, but still, it will do its work of destroying your body, And in a few years,
you will get type 2 diabetes, heart attack, or stroke. You could be one of 88 million
people, scary, right? What you could do is to learn about prediabetes symptoms and stop
them before it's too late. So are you ready to learn?
In today’s video, we will share with you the 13 most common prediabetes symptoms you
should know to take care of your health.
#1. A high blood glucose level It is essential to know your numbers, especially
if you are overweight, have a family history of diabetes, or have other risk factors. According
to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fasting blood glucose levels should be 99mg/dL
or lower. Numbers between 100-125mg/dL indicate prediabetes, and 126 mg/dL or higher is a
sign of diabetes. You can check your blood sugar levels by doing an A1C test, glucose
tolerance test, or fasting blood sugar test.
#2. Unexplained tiredness Tired and sleepy all the time, even after
taking a nap? It could be a sign that your blood sugar levels are higher than regular.
With high sugar levels, the body fails to provide cells with enough glucose to meet
their needs, which results in weakness and fatigue. Generally, we all need a good 6 to
8 hours of sleep; if you are still feeling tired after that, there could be a problem.
Though it could be due to lack of decent night sleep, stress, or hard work, it is always
best to consult your physician.
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#3. Slow healing of wounds If you have a wound or cut and feel like it
is taking a long time to heal, this could be a sign that your sugar levels are too high.
High blood glucose limits the supply of nutrients and oxygen to the cells, increases inflammation,
affects immune function, and makes wound healing a complicated process. Skin injuries and cuts
may take up to 3 weeks to heal in prediabetic people. In some cases, wounds can even become
infected. If you notice continuous drainage, odor, or discoloration, this may be a sign
of infection.
#4. Excessive Hunger Constantly feeling hungry is one of the most
common prediabetes symptoms. When the body is not producing enough insulin or is not
responding to it in the usual way, cells become deprived of glucose, and that causes increased
hunger that does not go away even after eating. Eating; only makes blood sugar levels higher,
which makes the situation even worse. In medical terms, this condition is called polyphagia.
If you keep eating, but your hunger persists, you should consult your physician.
#5. Aching joints A report from the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention found that 32 percent of the adults with prediabetes also have arthritis,
and most of them are inactive or overweight. Engaging in regular exercise, losing extra
weight, and dietary changes can help in lowering joint pain and reduce the risk of developing
type 2 diabetes. No doubt, with joint pain, it is difficult to do exercise regularly;
try doing activities like stretching, walking, or swimming.
#6. Kidney damage A study published in the Journal, Diabetic
Medicine; confirms that not only full-blown diabetes but also prediabetes can affect your
kidney's health. It harms the kidney by damaging tiny blood vessels inside the kidney. High
blood sugar level causes clogging and narrowing of these vessels, which disturbs the kidney
filtration process. If blood sugar level remains high for a prolonged period, kidney disease
can aggravate and even cause kidney failure. A urine test can help to find out about kidney
damage and diabetic kidney disease.
#7. Skin conditions If you are constantly getting itchy skin or
fungal or yeast infections, this can be a sign that your sugar levels are too high and
are causing these infections to occur. These types of conditions commonly occur in areas
where skin folds and is warm and moist. So if it is happening a lot, and you have not
talked about it to your health care professional and are treating it at home, it is time to
make an appointment and get your sugar level tested.
#8. Blurred Vision Blurred vision is one of the common prediabetes
symptoms. It happens due to the shifting of fluids, which make the lens of your eye swell
and change shape. It affects the ability to focus. These changes are reversible, and your
vision goes back to normal when your blood sugar level gets stabilized by treatment.
But if left untreated, high sugar levels can cause heavy damage to the eye, including permanent
loss of vision; that's a huge price to pay for ignoring the health problem.
#9. Digestion issues Frequent digestion issues like bloating, diarrhea,
constipation can indicate more than just gastrointestinal problems. According to a study published in
the Journal; Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome, people with prediabetes suffer more from gastrointestinal
symptoms than healthy individuals. High blood sugar level damages the vagus nerve, which
results in slow digestion. Food stays in your body longer than it should be and causes issues.
If digestion issues continue and remain unexplained by other conditions, one should go for a prediabetic
assessment.
#10. Frequent urination & excessive thirst If you have to get up every couple of hours
to urinate, this could be an early sign of diabetes. When you have a high blood sugar
level, your kidneys try their best to filter all the excess sugar out; this filtering process
causes more urine production. In medical terms, this condition is called polyuria. An adult's
daily urine output is usually 1 to 2 liters. More than 3 liters a day could be a sign of
prediabetes. When the body is excreting more than usual water, it can lead to dehydration
and a continuous thirst.
#11. Inexplicable mood swings Many people suffer from depression, anxiety,
mood swings without even realizing this could be a symptom of diabetes. A study published
in the Journal of Medicine and Life shows the prevalence of depression is more in prediabetic
people than in individuals with normal glucose metabolism. Fluctuating blood sugar levels
influence the emotional response in the brain, which results in a feeling of anger, sadness,
and anxiety. So if depression and frequent mood swings are part of your life, it’s
better to get screened for diabetes.
#12. Numbness and tingling of hands & feet High sugar levels can damage the nerve cells
and block the transmission between them, which results in numbness and tingling sensation.
If you are suffering from anything like that, you need to speak to your health care professional.
A study by Johns Hopkins neurologists shows the damaging effect of prediabetes on motor
nerves. The patients with prediabetes lost a significant percentage of nerve fiber density
during the study. According to researchers, pain and numbness of hands and feet could
be canary in the coal mine.
#13. Sudden weight loss or muscle mass loss When there is not enough insulin or is not
responding in the usual way, glucose fails to enter the cells. As a result, body cells
become deprived of glucose and start burning muscles and fats for energy. Burning of muscles
and fats causes sudden unintentional weight loss and muscle loss. Polyuria and dehydration
also cause weight loss. Increasing protein intake, eating smaller, frequent meals, and
keeping track of calorie intake can help to control weight and muscle loss.
The good thing is prediabetes is not a permanent condition. You can reverse it with proper
care. If you are suffering from any of the symptoms
mentioned above, go and get yourself screened for diabetes; before it is too late. If you
are diagnosed with prediabetes, think of losing weight, making lifestyle changes, and eating
healthy, they can be the key factors to turn your path towards a healthy life.
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