Diabetes mellitus type 2 usually gives characteristic symptoms, which include increased thirst, passing more urine, increased hunger or slow-healing wounds. But this disease can also manifest itself in unusual ways. It is worth knowing which of the symptoms noticed on a daily basis may indicate type 2 diabetes and which of them should be consulted with your doctor.
Diabetes mellitus type 2 is a metabolic disease in which the body is resistant to the action of insulin (and too much glucose is circulating in the blood) and the production of this hormone by the pancreas gradually decreases. Insulin regulates the amount of glucose circulating in the blood, it is also involved, inter alia, in in the conversion of carbohydrates from food into fats.
Without insulin, glucose cannot enter cells and accumulates in the blood. Increased blood sugar produces various symptoms. And while type 2 diabetes can only be diagnosed by a doctor based on the results of certain tests, it can be suspected based on the signals your body sends out.
It is important to know, however, thatthe early symptoms of diabetes are not the same for everyone.While some develop the characteristic symptoms of excessively high blood sugar, others develop symptoms seemingly unrelated to this disease.
This delays the correct diagnosis and thus the start of treatment. See what should catch your attention and prompt you to test your blood glucose levels.
9 unusual symptoms of diabetes
See the gallery of 9 photos