Here are 10 significant diabetes symptoms to be aware of: If you experience any of these, see your doctor:
Frequent Urination
Excess sugar buildup in your bloodstream forces your kidneys to work harder to filter and absorb the overload. When it begins accumulating faster than the kidneys can filter it, that sugar, along with fluid from tissues gets excreted into urine, triggering more frequent trips to the restroom.
Another Gallon of Water, Please
Excessive thirst is a secondary accompanying reaction to dehydration brought on by excessive urination. This can turn into a troublesome, self-perpetuating pathology cycle. As dehydration from tissue fluid loss increases thirst and volume of liquid consumed, the more fluid lost through increased urine output.
Can 't See Straight? See An M.D.
Blurry vision can occur when excess sugar pulls fluid from the lenses of your eyes. This process can adversely affect the ability to focus and trigger retina-damaging new blood vessels. Floaters also can appear. Although experiencing vision changes at an early stage of diabetes is unusual, vision loss and blindness are possible but usually avoidable outcomes unless the condition goes undetected.
Gum Pain, Soreness and Swelling
Diabetes may impair or weaken the ability to fight off infection, and this can manifest in gums and the bones that secure the teeth. Loosened teeth, receding gums and pus can form in pockets created by periodontal recession.