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“Diabetes is a chronic condition that, like a deceptive iceberg, often hides its worst effects beneath the surface,” said Dr Wassermann.
While the signs can be ever so slight in the beginning, it’s “crucial that we pay attention to our bodies and take these early indicators seriously”.
Initial symptoms can include:
- Excessive thirst
- Frequent urination
- Sudden, unexplained weight loss
- Constant fatigue
- Blurred vision
- Frequent infections
- Slow-healing wounds.
“At times, we might write these off as just having a rough week, or perhaps feeling under the weather,” said Dr Wassermann.
“Your body is an orchestra and these symptoms are its way of communicating that the harmony is off.”
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When type 2 diabetes worsens, the “alarm bells become more urgent”, said Dr Wassermann, so you need to recognise when your body is crying out for help.
“The body’s desperate attempts to manage high blood sugar levels without the necessary insulin can result in severe complications,” the junior doctor warned.
Unmanaged blood sugar levels can lead to:
- Recurring infections
- Darkened areas on the skin, especially around the neck or armpits
- Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet
- Visual disturbances.
“I always urge individuals not to underestimate these signs,” said Dr Wassermann.
“Diabetes is an insidious condition, but with awareness, we arm ourselves against its worst effects.”
If you identify with any of these symptoms, do book a doctor’s appointment.
A simple blood test could reveal if you have high blood sugars and, thus, if you have type 2 diabetes.
Once you have been diagnosed with the chronic condition, you can learn ways to put your diabetes into remission.
The informative charity Diabetes UK explains remission is achieved when you can maintain blood glucose levels below 48mmol/mol for at least three months without medication.
Diabetes UK says: “The strongest evidence we have suggests that diabetes is mainly put into remission by weight loss.”
The NHS says healthy weight loss involves losing up to two pounds per week.
Diabetes UK adds: “Remission is more likely if you lose weight as soon as possible after your diabetes diagnosis.”
