Fatigue|Fatigue
Heavy Thirst|Heavy Thirst
Excessive thirst (when you're not also doing a lot of sweating) is also somewhat suspicious. Track water intake for a few days while you wait to see your doctor. It could be an early symptom of Type 2 diabetes, which has subtle signs, like thirst and frequent trips to the bathroom. Don't ignore them.
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Excessive thirst (when you're not also doing a lot of sweating) is also somewhat suspicious. Track water intake for a few days while you wait to see your doctor. It could be an early symptom of Type 2 diabetes, which has subtle signs, like thirst and frequent trips to the bathroom. Don't ignore them.
Always Hungry|Always Hungry
It can be hard to separate "eating when you're hungry" from "emotional eating." But if you find yourself having actual hunger pangs often and beyond mealtimes, it may mean you're at risk for diabetes.
Bring it up with your doctor and track any other symptoms of risk, so she can determine whether more testing is advised.
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It can be hard to separate "eating when you're hungry" from "emotional eating." But if you find yourself having actual hunger pangs often and beyond mealtimes, it may mean you're at risk for diabetes.
Bring it up with your doctor and track any other symptoms of risk, so she can determine whether more testing is advised.
Your Diet Isn't Great|Your Diet Isn't Great
A big risk for Type 2 diabetes is if you have a terrible diet, one that is high in sugar, carbohydrates and lots of processed foods. If you know you don't eat well and especially if you show any other signs that you're at risk for diabetes, talk to your doctor about it. Yes, you will be advised to make better choices. But you should know whether you're headed to diabetes territory, or worse, that you're already there.
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A big risk for Type 2 diabetes is if you have a terrible diet, one that is high in sugar, carbohydrates and lots of processed foods. If you know you don't eat well and especially if you show any other signs that you're at risk for diabetes, talk to your doctor about it. Yes, you will be advised to make better choices. But you should know whether you're headed to diabetes territory, or worse, that you're already there.
Blurry Vision|Blurry Vision
Blurry vision is often one of the first signs of diabetes. If you can't explain away fuzzy letters, or have the sudden inability to read texts and signs that had been readable before, flag this with your doctor.
Interestingly, insulin treatments for diabetes also can blur vision. Know that your eyes are a window into your health. See the signs.
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Blurry vision is often one of the first signs of diabetes. If you can't explain away fuzzy letters, or have the sudden inability to read texts and signs that had been readable before, flag this with your doctor.
Interestingly, insulin treatments for diabetes also can blur vision. Know that your eyes are a window into your health. See the signs.
Dry Mouth|Dry Mouth
There can be several causes for a lack of saliva in your mouth (also known as "dry mouth") and high levels of glucose is one of them. This puts you at risk for (or is a symptom of) diabetes.
There are some pharmaceutical treatments for dry mouth. But before treating it, be sure to talk to your doctor about what you're experiencing so that you can be tested for diabetes.
In any case, dry mouth can lead to cavities and an increase in yeast infections in your mouth, so do not ignore it.
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There can be several causes for a lack of saliva in your mouth (also known as "dry mouth") and high levels of glucose is one of them. This puts you at risk for (or is a symptom of) diabetes.
There are some pharmaceutical treatments for dry mouth. But before treating it, be sure to talk to your doctor about what you're experiencing so that you can be tested for diabetes.
In any case, dry mouth can lead to cavities and an increase in yeast infections in your mouth, so do not ignore it.
Growing Waistline|Growing Waistline
If you find your clothes are getting tighter and tighter, particularly around the waist, you might be increasing your risk for developing diabetes. Talk to your doctor about it and take their advice, especially if changes in your eating and exercise routine are in order.
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If you find your clothes are getting tighter and tighter, particularly around the waist, you might be increasing your risk for developing diabetes. Talk to your doctor about it and take their advice, especially if changes in your eating and exercise routine are in order.
