What are the symptoms of Diabetes?

Pratik Donge May 27, 2024 Health

According to the study published by the ICMR(Indian Council of Medical Research) last year, around 10.1 crore people are diabetic in India, whereas 13.6 crore people are estimated to have pre-diabetes. In this article we are going to see the Symptoms of the of the diabetes that should not be ignored.




Indian Ministry of Health has shared the symptoms of Diabetes that should not be ignored. By taking precautions and proper medical consultation, we can control the diabetes. We need to follow the healthy lifestyle such as exercise regularly and taking the suitable diet to control the diabetes. The symptoms are given below:

1. Fatigue: 

Fatigue can be caused by the body struggling to use blood glucose to provide the energy because of insulin resistance or deficiency.

2. Frequent Urination:

Frequent Urination experienced in diabetic person because the kidneys try to remove excess sugar present in the blood.

3. Blurred Vision: 

Excess blood sugar can causes swell the lenses in the eye which affects your ability to focus.

4. Sudden Weight Loss:

Body may breakdown fat and muscle for energy when it can't use glucose effectively.

5. Constant Thirst:

Frequent Urination leads to dehydration and making you more thirsty.

6. Delay Healing of Wounds:

Diabetes can impair blood circulation and immune system, so it will leads to slowing the healing process.

7. Increased Appetite:

In this system, person will feel extra hunger because blood struggles to use energy and craves more food.

Additional Symptoms:


8. Neuropathy(Numbness or Tingling):

High blood sugar can damage nerves, especially in the hands and feet.

9. Skin Infections:

Diabetes weakens the immune system, leads to skin infections.

10. Slow-Healing Sores


11. Yeast Infections


Remember: Not everyone experiences all these symptoms, and some may be mild. If you have any concerns, it's crucial to consult a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis.

These are the symptoms shared by the Ministry of Health to identify the diabetes and you should consult doctor immediately if you are experiencing these symptoms.

Refer this Websites for more information:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/index.html

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK): https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes

World Health Organization (WHO): https://www.who.int/health-topics/diabetes

Diabetes Foundation of India: https://www.diabetesfoundationindia.org

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR): https://www.icmr.nic.in

Disclaimer: The information in this blog post is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment of any health condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this blog.

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