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6 Signs That Means You Have Diabetes

Diabetes is a disease due to high level of sugar content in the blood. Some type of diabetes are type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. Diabetes is a condition that impairs the body’s ability to process blood glucose, otherwise known as blood sugar. Without ongoing, careful management, diabetes can lead to a buildup of sugars in the blood, which can increase the risk of dangerous complications, including stroke and heart disease .

According to Healthline, the following are the symptoms of diabetes:

1. Fatigue or weakness

2. Excessive thirst

3. Excessive appetite

4. Frequent urination

5. Unusual weight loss

6. Inability of wound to heal quickly

Causes

1. Overweight

2. Insulin resistance

3. Genes and family history

4. Insulin resistance

5. Genes and family history

6. Hormonal diseases

When to see a doctor

You should call your doctor if you have high blood sugar levels throughout the day, if you find your blood sugar level is always high at the same time each day, or if you are having symptoms of high blood sugar like drinking or urinating a lot more than normal.

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