How to identify if you have diabetes?

Diabetes is one of the conditions that we can develop if we do not take care of our diet. Many times we can be suffering from various symptoms of diseases caused by our weight and not even realize it. ** Here we leave you a list of several symptoms that can help you identify if you have diabetes. If you have more than one constantly, better go to your doctor to get checked. Type 1 diabetes:

• Constantly thirsty and dry mouth
• Appetite changes, usually very hungry, sometimes even if you have eaten recently (this also includes feeling weak and having difficulty concentrating)
• Feeling fatigued, always tired even after sleeping and many mood swings
• blurred vision
• If wounds take a long time to heal, frequent infections, dryness, cuts and bruises
• Unexplained weight changes, especially weight loss despite eating the same amount of food
• Heavy breathing (called Kussmaul breathing)
• Fainting or losing consciousness
• Tingling or pain in the extremities, feet, and hands (more common among people with type 2 diabetes) Type 2 diabetes: Type 2 diabetes can cause the same symptoms described above, except that they typically start later and are less severe. Many people develop symptoms of type 2 diabetes in middle or old age and gradually develop symptoms in stages. In addition to the symptoms mentioned above, other symptoms include:
• Chronically dry and itchy skin
• Darkening of the skin and changes in the folds and creases of the body (usually in the armpits and neck). This is called acanthosis nigricans.
• Frequent infections (urinary, vaginal, yeast and groin)
• Weight gain, even without a change in diet
• Sexual dysfunction, including loss of libido, reproductive problems, vaginal dryness and erectile dysfunction For all this, there are many factors that can develop this type of problems that are worth monitoring to take better care of yourself, such as:
• Have sugar levels controlled.
• Blood pressure levels
• Family history
• The diet you follow
• Exercise frequency
• Stress and sleep levels If you can relate to anything you found here, better safe than sorry. Make an appointment with the doctor, but now!