Each illness shows different warning signs and symptoms. The usual warning signs of type 2 silent diabetes are frequent urination, frequent thirst as well as numbness of the hands and feet.
But aside from those symptoms that are being shown to us by our body, there are a lot more than that which indicates that there is something wrong with our sugar level. So, here are the symptoms of Silent Diabetes which you could have never figured out before.
1. YOU SNORE
You snore more often than the usual and it is very loud too. People who snore are bound to have stress issues which increase the blood sugar level. Studies have shown that half of the people who have type 2 diabetes experiences difficulty in sleeping. While another study shows that 23% of the patients who had problems with snoring were later on diagnosed with diabetes. In this case, it is highly recommended to check yourself and to figure out if you have this kind of disease in which you have been previously diagnosed with some kind of sleeping disorder.
2. CHANGES ON THE SKIN
You will begin to see yourself having some dark patches on your skin, around your elbows, knuckles and on the back of your neck. This sign shows that your blood sugar level has risen. Some scientists affirm that even though having some dark spots in your body might be a matter of genetics or a hormonal imbalance, still it can be also a sign of diabetes.
The high levels of insulin increase the growth of the skin and the creation of melanin which makes some skin patches changes its color and become darker than the usual. The tests can either show that the patient already has diabetes or just has an increase in blood sugar level. In order to fight against it, the patient has to lose weight and to consult with a medical professional adviser.
3. YOUR HEARING WILL BECOME WORSE
This is the silent symptom of diabetes. If you find it hard to hear your friends while speaking or you often boosts the volume of your television than the usual, then you may just actually shown the symptom of type 2 diabetes. In comparison to those people who usually have a normal blood sugar levels, 30% of those people who said to have type 2 diabetes experiences some form of hearing problems.
4. YOUR VISION WILL IMPROVE
Taking off your reading glasses more often is not actually a good sign. Some patients who have been experiencing an increase on their blood sugar levels have claimed that their vision has suddenly improved and that they have stopped using their reading glasses. But for the meantime, when the level of their insulin has been back to normal, they tend to use their glasses once again. Even though there have been no official studies have been taken to confirm this, some doctors’ claims that the improvement of eyesight is tightly connected with diabetes.
5. ITCHINESS
Diabetes damages the blood circulation which leads to itchiness and dryness of the skin. This situation something that you should not be ashamed of. Some of the patients who were actually diagnosed with diabetes complained a lot about the itchiness of their hands and feet.
Doctors should take these symptoms into consideration and all those people who have been experiencing this should consult with a medical person as soon as possible. Diabetes is a serious issue that everyone should be aware of, so be careful.