when your blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not quite high enough for a diabetes
diagnosis this is referred to as pre-diabetes unfortunately more than 80 million people in the
united states fall into this category without even realizing it and if they don't seek treatment or
make substantial lifestyle changes pre-diabetes can lead to type 2 diabetes which increases the
risk of a heart attack stroke or cardiovascular disease with that said the good news is
pre-diabetes is fully reversible however the first step in doing so is being able to recognize the
symptoms which is exactly what we are going to discuss in this video be sure to watch until
the end because there are a few that i think will surprise you so if you're ready let's get into it
just a quick reminder we are not doctors this video is for informational purposes only
the first pre-diabetes symptom that you must be aware of is blurred vision having blurred vision
is usually associated with being a sign of a detached retina migraines or even a stroke
however just know that it can result from elevated blood sugar levels as well increased levels of
glucose in the bloodstream can cause dryness in the lenses of your eyes which can inhibit their
ability to focus and results in blurry vision once your blood sugar levels falls within the optimal
range the blurring should go away however it's best to have an eye exam to prevent further damage
increased levels of fatigue is another symptom to be aware of our body breaks down the foods that
we eat into glucose which is our primary source of energy insulin is a hormone produced by the
pancreas that facilitates the use of glucose for normal functionality however during pre-diabetes
your pancreas may not produce enough insulin or your body may develop insulin resistance this
means that your cells will be unable to take in the required amount of glucose which results in
a lack of energy and feelings of fatigue that you may be experiencing another symptom is unexplained
mood swings our mental and physical well-being relies on healthy glucose levels so if your
cells are unable to take in enough glucose it can result in mood changes and feelings of depression
now obviously there are several other causes of mood swings as well however if this symptom
occurs along with others mentioned in this video it could definitely be a sign of pre-diabetes
thirst is another symptom to look out for when your blood sugar levels are increased
water is pulled from your cells in order to dilute the excess glucose in the blood this
can result in increased feelings of dehydration and the urge to drink a lot of water as always
it's very important to stay hydrated however if you're drinking a lot of soda and sugary drinks
it's only going to make matters worse and that leads to the next symptom which is increased
urination as previously mentioned when blood sugar levels are elevated water is drawn from your cells
to try to dilute excess glucose in the bloodstream unfortunately the kidneys are unable to reabsorb
this much fluid which means that your body will need to get rid of it in the form of urine
excessive urination leaves you feeling thirsty and dehydrated which can also magnify the feelings
of fatigue as well being thirsty isn't the only symptom to look for those with pre-diabetes may
experience excessive hunger as well as previously mentioned if your cells are not taking in enough
glucose it results in cell starvation which means that your body thinks that it needs to take in
more food and that leaves you feeling hungry even though the stores within your body are full
unfortunately this leads to overeating which only spikes your blood sugar levels even more
making matters worse the next symptom on our list is achy joints having pain in your joints
is usually associated with arthritis or as a result of an injury most people don't realize that
joint pain is a symptom of pre-diabetes as well it's no secret that obesity is one of the primary
risk factors of diabetes over time excess body weight puts a strain on your joints which can
result in those painful and achy feelings that you may be experiencing the prevention of this
is not easy but it is simple we can take extra stress off of our joints by keeping the extra fat
off of our bodies decreasing body weight is directly linked to less pain in your joints
slow wound healing is another symptom that i want to bring to your attention
when your blood sugar levels are increased it causes your blood to thicken which means that it
doesn't flow as freely throughout the body blood flow and adequate circulation is a requirement
for the healing process to take place therefore if circulation is lacking it could take much longer
than normal for a cut or bruise to heal this is definitely a sign of pre-diabetes to be aware of
and we couldn't have made this video without mentioning the next symptom
which is the feeling of nerve tingling sensations also known as neuropathy to be more specific i'm
talking about diuretic neuropathy which is a type of nerve damage that is caused by chronically high
levels of glucose in the blood it often results in pain or numbness in the hands feet or legs
loss of sensation tingling and muscle weakness are signs of diabetic neuropathy as well
these symptoms typically develop gradually over time however they can be prevented or mitigated
by keeping glucose levels within the normal range the next symptom of pre-diabetes to look for is
patches of dark skin this is a condition known as acanthosis [ __ ] cans which is a fairly common
skin pigmentation disorder that causes dark patches to develop on the folds of your skin
this abnormal growth of skin cells is caused by increased levels of insulin in the blood as
previously mentioned insulin is a hormone that allows glucose to enter cells and be used as our
primary energy source however during pre-diabetes your body may develop an insulin resistance
which causes a buildup of both insulin and glucose in the bloodstream this excess insulin causes skin
cells to reproduce at a faster rate than normal which leads to the growth of dark patches on your
skin so if you've noticed this abnormality on your skin it can definitely serve as an indication of
pre-diabetes especially if it occurs along with other symptoms that were mentioned in this video
so just to give a recap the pre-diabetes symptoms to be aware of include the following
blurred vision increased levels of fatigue unexplained mood swings excessive thirst
increased urination excess of hunger achy joints slow wound healing nerve tingling sensations
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