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The insidiousness of this disease is that it is almost asymptomatic, and if you are not in the habit of regularly monitoring your blood glucose level, you may not even know that you are in danger. Fortunately, there are certain symptoms, as well as factors that increase the risk of developing this disease - and if you carefully monitor your condition, you can notice warning signs in time and take measures. Fortunately, with a timely change in diet and lifestyle, it is possible to stop the development of the disease and return the body to normal. So, in no case do not miss these symptoms.
Fatigue
One of the first signs of prediabetes is increased fatigue and a feeling of fatigue that occurs even after light exertion. This is caused by fluctuations in blood sugar levels - and the best way to combat them is physical activity. So, even if you're not feeling well, go for a walk or do some exercise — you'll most likely feel better right away.
Weight loss
Any unreasonable weight loss is a reason to consult a doctor as soon as possible. If you haven't changed your diet, haven't increased your physical activity, and you've lost a few kilograms, you should see a doctor as soon as possible - and check your blood glucose level. Oddly enough, in the initial stages of diabetes, patients often lose weight: this is due to the fact that due to increased urination, the body burns more calories, and then tries to compensate for the loss by increasing appetite. So if you're eating more than usual and still losing weight, it's time to check your blood sugar.
Decreased vision
High blood sugar can cause narrowing or damage to the blood vessels in the eyes, causing vision loss. One in ten patients with prediabetes has retinopathy - visual impairment. Therefore, if your vision has worsened, you should not only consult an ophthalmologist as soon as possible, but also take a blood test for sugar.
Dark spots on the skin
Darkening in the elbows, knees, armpits, and neck is one of the most serious symptoms that should never be ignored. An excess of insulin causes accelerated cell growth - and dark, velvety to the touch spots appear. If you notice something like this, see your doctor as soon as possible.
Sleep disturbance
The worse we sleep, the lower the level of insulin in the body. In addition, lack of sleep leads to increased production of the stress hormone cortisol, which increases the resistance of cells to insulin. Therefore, the worse your sleep, the higher the risk of prediabetes.
Polycystic ovaries
Polycystic ovary syndrome is another factor that dramatically increases the risk of developing diabetes. Researchers cannot yet explain the reason for this connection, but they are sure that the dependence is direct. For this reason, if you have ever suffered from PCOS, you should check your blood glucose levels regularly.
