What’s diabetes? Diabetes is a condition where the amount of glucose in your blood is too high because your body can’t use it properly. And the main reason for that is because your pancreas doesn’t produce any or enough insulin, to help glucose enter your body’s cells. Or, the insulin produced by your body isn’t working properly. This condition is also known as insulin resistance. Even though this disease is incurable, there are many different homemade remedies to control it and maintain it in the normal level.
According to the latest statistics, more than 380 million people around the world are affected by this health problem. Today, diabetes takes more lives than AIDS and breast cancer combined — claiming the life of 1 American every 3 minutes. It is a leading cause of blindness, kidney failure, amputations, heart failure and stroke. And remember – if you suffer from diabetes, it’s very important for you to keep your blood sugar levels at normal range, in order to function properly. You should eat healthy and use different prescription or natural medications to relieve the unpleasant symptoms.
Unpleasant skin changes
If you notice skin changes it’s possible that you’re at risk of diabetes. For example, if you notice dark blemishes on the folds of your skin, usually on the elbows, joints or the back of the neck you need to see a doctor and test your blood sugar level because you could be suffering from diabetes. Sanjiy Saini, MD, a dermatologist in Egarwater, Maryland says that these symptoms could happen due to genetics or hormonal conditions, but they could also be a symptom of increased blood sugar levels too. He explains that elevated insulin levels are stimulating the growth of skin cells and melanin, which is a pigment in the cells and gives the dark color of the blemishes. He continues by adding that with a simple blood test can reveal whether the patient is really suffering from diabetes or he just has elevated sugar levels. In either cases the patient needs to adapt his lifestyle to reduce his risk and improve the overall state.
Impaired hearing
If you notice that your hearing is not quite what it used to be and you often need repetition to finish a conversation you should check your blood sugar levels. According to a study conducted by the National Institute of Health sudden impaired hearing can be a hidden sign of diabetes. According to experts diabetes damages the blood vessels and the inner ear nerves, which results in impaired hearing. In the individuals where the blood sugar is raised, the risk of facing some hearing issues is 30% higher than the individuals with normal and healthy sugar levels.
Sudden improvement of the vision
You suddenly notice that you no longer need your glasses as much and you believe it’s a miracle? Well, it’s no miracle but you could be facing an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. According to Howard Baum, MD, an assistant professor of medicine in the diabetes division at Vanderbilt University, even though foggy vision is usually considered a typical diabetes symptom, any sudden change in vision quality can indicate elevated sugar levels. “Some patients told me that their vision has improved when their blood sugars were raised, and then after they begin treating their diabetes, they needed their glasses again” – he said.
Unrelenting itchiness
If you experience constant itching sensations you need to consult with your doctor right away. This is also one of the hidden symptoms of type 2 diabetes. Diabetes can cause poor circulation and lead to skin dryness and itchiness. Dr. Baum also adds that some of his newly diagnosed patients revealed that they are experiencing an itching sensation in their extremities, so he recommends that the doctors should consider the relation between itchiness and other symptoms. If you’ve noticed excruciating itchiness which doesn’t go away visit a doctor and get your blood sugar levels tested.
Loud and often snoring
According to Osama Hamdy, MD, the director of inpatient diabetes management at Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston nearly 50% of type 2 patients complain of sleep-disarrayed breathing. If you notice loud snoring through the night or daytime sleepiness, you should check your sugar levels. One study conducted in Canada, revealed that 23% of patients who experience moderate or mild sleep apnea are at risk from diabetes in 5 ½ years. It’s still unclear how these two conditions are connected but one thing is for sure, there is a link between them. Because of the discontinued breathing our body releases stress hormones are released during the night and this is what’s causing a spike in blood sugar levels.