Do you have a dark line around your neck? Check for unusual symptoms of diabetes

Diabetes mellitus belongs to the group of the fastest-growing and growing diseases of civilization and is a real health threat all over the world. In Poland, already 3 million people suffer from it, and experts call that the data is underestimated. Many people are unaware of their condition or developing pre-diabetes. The main reason for the poor health of Poles is the reluctance to undergo regular preventive examinations and a terrible diet. Diabetes mellitus is an extremely insidious and dangerous disease, and its symptoms can be very confusing.

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease that causes a number of negative health consequences. There is type 1 diabetes, the so-called primary diabetes and type 2 diabetes, diet-dependent. In addition to the classic symptoms and symptoms that can be seen in test results, there are many ambiguous signals that the patient’s body sends out.

Unusual symptoms of diabetes

Early Diabetes Symptoms can vary greatly from patient to patient. In type 2 diabetes, patients most often see a doctor when they cannot lose weight. Already several years before the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus, there may be pre-diabetes or insulin resistance. What symptoms may be symptoms of the disease?

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Dark spots and areas of the skin (dark keratosis)

If you notice a dark, horizontal line on your neck at the site of folds in the skin or strange spots, consult your doctor. Dark thoracicosis, a rather characteristic for specialists picture of developing diabetes. Darker brown-tinged skin may also appear on the elbows, knees or feet. It is called the “dirty neck symptom” in parlance, although the color has nothing to do with hygiene. The symptom is very often underestimated by patients, it gives the impression of skin changed by abrasions or exposure to the sun.

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Recurring infections

Diabetes reduces the effectiveness of the immune system. Due to the high sugar level, white blood cells have a difficult task. As a result, the patient struggles with frequent, recurring and difficult to treat infections. Recurrent intimate infections and urinary tract infections occur most frequently in women. They are also characteristic yeast infections and various skin infections. There is difficulty in healing wounds.

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Blurred vision

In the first place, we solve vision problems with an ophthalmologist, but they can also be a symptom of diabetes. Among the most severe complications of diabetes is diabetic retinopathy, which can even lead to blindness. High blood sugar may cause vision problems, swelling, difficulty focusing on a single point or disturbing visual acuity.

See: How Diabetes Damages Your Vision

Dizziness

Dizziness is most often attributed to fatigue or hunger, but the reason can be much more dangerous to your health. These unpleasant disorders can occur through a simple mechanism that is common in people with diabetes. High blood sugar levels can cause you to urinate more, which can lead to dehydration. The state of dehydration of the body directly translates into brain function and headaches. There may also be problems with concentration and memory.

Irritability

Feeling irritated and mood swings are another hidden sign of undiagnosed diabetes. Uncontrolled glycemia is very unstable and can lead to sudden changes in blood sugar levels. Such large fluctuations affect your mood and well-being. Stabilizing blood sugar levels reduces all of these unpleasantness.

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Sexual dysfunctions

This symptom mainly affects men with type II diabetes. Erectile dysfunction occurs on a neurological basis. Diabetic neuropathy damages the nerves and blood vessels that carry blood to the penis.

In the case of women, a decrease in libido and vaginal dryness can be observed, but scientific research is not clear on this issue.

Rapid weight change

Losing or gaining weight quickly can signal a sugar problem. Rapid weight loss usually occurs with type 1 diabetes and is caused by a lack of insulin. The body’s cells are deprived of glucose, from which they draw energy, and as a result they begin to reach for storage in adipose tissue and even in muscles.

In the case of type II diabetes, the effect is quite the opposite. Patients very often complain of rapid weight gain and difficulty in losing extra kilograms.

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Itchy skin

Itching may appear as another neurological complication. High blood sugar damages nerve fibers throughout the body. It can manifest itself reduced perception of surface pain and itchy skin. The symptoms can appear anywhere on the body, but are most common on the hands and feet.

Pain in limbs

The developing diabetic neuropathy does not spare anyone. Most often, patients experience cramps and pain in the arms and legs. The pain most commonly resembles tingling, numbness, or a burning sensation.

Sour breath

Sour, slightly fruity-like breath is another little-known symptom of diabetes, namely ketoacidosis. It is an emergency, dangerous to health and life, and requires prompt medical intervention. Acidosis occurs when body fat is broken down for energy. As a result of this process, acidic ketone bodies are formed in the liver, which disrupt vital functions.

Nausea and vomiting

Both nausea and vomiting can occur through the mechanism of diabetic neuropathy. Damaged nerve connections can disrupt the intestines and prevent the passage of food. This causes the contents of the loaded stomach to withdraw.

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