Diabetes is such a growing epidemic, that we should all know what diabetic indications to watch out for whether we are at high risk of developing the disease or not. According to the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) 26 million Americans have diabetes and an estimated 79 million adults in the U.S. have pre-diabetes. The worst part is that it is estimated that 7 million people with diabetes don’t even know they have it.
Diabetes indications can be fairly discrete and easily overlooked, if you don’t know what to look for. If the disease goes unnoticed, however, it can lead to severe complications and even death. Keep a watch out for the following diabetic indications, for yourself, your loved ones, and those who surround you:
- Increased thirst
- Frequent urination
- Increased hunger
- Unexplained weight loss
- Vision Problems
- Fatigue or Irritability
- Tingling and/or numbness is the hands or feet
- Recurring skin, gum,
