Hello, I am Ty Mason of thediabetescouncil.com, researcher, writer and I have type 2 diabetes.
I want to emphasize that my perspective is coming from one with Type 2 and not Type 1.
Our channel is primarily for those with Type 2 Diabetes and PreDiabetes.
Today I want to answer the question 1.
Are there symptoms of prediabetes?
If so, what are they?
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A shocking 9 out 10 people who have prediabetes, don’t’ know they have it.
I was one of those 9.
Why?
Well, Almost all medical journals I have researched on this topic have concluded that in general
terms prediabetes has no symptoms.
However, Dr Ashita Gupta says if you have certain signs of type 2 diabetes in a less
severe form, you could have a diagnosis before it becomes type 2.
So if you experience any of the following, just 1 of them, it would be good idea for
you to ask your doctor to check your glucose.
BLURRY VISION Sudden spikes and dips in your blood sugar
(which are common in those with pre-diabetes) can impair your eye’s ability to bend and
focus, leading to blurred vision, says Gupta.
The blurriness should go away once you get your sugar levels back into normal range.
EXCESSIVE THIRST
One of the more well-known signs of pre-diabetes and diabetes, excessive thirst occurs in response
to the surplus sugar in the blood.
Your body attempts to flush the excess into the urine, which means you’ll need to go
more often than usual.
This in turn can cause dehydration, making you feel thirsty
STUBBORN WOUNDS OR INFECTIONS
High blood sugar can slow your circulation, so skin takes longer to repair itself.
As a result, minor bruises and cuts might take longer than usual to heal, says Gupta.
The condition can also promote the growth of bacteria and fungi, which may lead to repeat
infections, adds Gupta, especially of the skin or vagina, like urinary tract infections.
EXTREME FATIGUE Your body uses blood sugar for fuel.
But pre-diabetes causes insulin resistance, which means your body isn’t able to efficiently
convert the glucose in your blood into energy, leaving you with severe fatigue—and sometimes
even flu-like symptoms, says Gupta.
SUDDEN, UNEXPLAINED WEIGHT GAIN OR LOSS When the body is unable to get the energy
it needs from blood glucose, it starts burning other things for fuel, resulting in weight
loss, even if you’re not on a diet or working out, says Gupta.
On the other hand, insulin resistance can make you feel hungry, which can cause weight
gain.
DARKENED AREAS OF SKIN High insulin levels can speed the rate at
which skin cells reproduce, leading to a condition called acanthosis nigricans.
It occurs when skin on the back of the neck, under the arm, or in the creases of your elbows
begins to darken and take on a smooth or velvety feeling, explains Gupta.
If you feel you experience any of these signs, I suggest you make an appointment with your
health care provider and tell them you have a concern about diabetes.
You should then be given at the very least a glucose screening and hopefully even an
A1C test.
You may not have anything, but what’s the harm in a small test to find out?
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I am Ty Mason.