3 warning signs of diabetes, do not ignore them

Many people suffer from diabetes without realizing it, since the early symptoms of the disease often go unnoticed.

Experts point out that monitoring the feet may often be a source of the first warning signs of the disease, if a person is not controlling their sugar levels properly.

And if you notice anything that looks or feels different, it is always a good idea to get it checked out by a GP.

There are three signs to watch out for that may mean that there is nerve damage, and these signs are redness, warmth and swelling, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

The damage comes from uncontrolled high blood sugar levels for a long time, and this can cause a condition called Charcot foot, which leads to massive bumps, and can reduce the ability to feel heat and pain, which means cuts and sores go unnoticed.

This makes the feet vulnerable to infection, as diabetes reduces blood flow to the extremities and takes longer to heal.

Diabetics should pay attention to cuts, red spots, swelling or fluid-filled blisters and ingrown nails, because all of this can lead to infection.

When you have diabetes, your body can struggle to produce enough insulin or the insulin is ineffective.

With type 1 diabetes, a person's pancreas does not produce insulin.

In the second type, the body's cells become resistant to insulin, so more insulin is needed to keep blood sugar levels within the normal range, but if you don't keep your blood sugar under control, it can be dangerous and lead to sensory problems.

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