SYMPTOMS & QUICK FACTS: Diabetes

Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic health condition where the body has trouble with controlling the amount of blood sugar. If this is not managed well, it can lead to high blood sugar over time and harm important parts of the body including the heart, eyes, kidneys, and nerves.

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Symptoms

Small clues, big meaning.

What You Might Feel:

Fatigue
Urinating often
Weight loss
Feeling thirsty
Feeling hungry despite eating
Numbness in hands or feet

What You Might Notice Emotionally:

Confusion
Nervousness
Anxiety
Low energy
Difficulty concentrating
irritability

Blood sugar levels in diabetes can be affected due to any emotional state because strong emotions like stress, anxiety, or even excitement can change how your body uses insulin.

Did You Know?

Diabetes Quick Facts

Sugar isn’t the only thing that affects blood sugar
You can have diabetes and not know it
Diabetes can’t be “cured” yet but it can be managed
Diabetes can run in the family
People use continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and insulin pumps to manage their blood sugar

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