Dizziness
Dizziness or shiver may be a sign of hypoglycemia. The brain needs glucose to function, so when blood sugar levels drop, the brain is not provided with enough energy, causing dizziness, hand tremors or nausea. Symptoms usually improve when blood sugar returns to stable.
Affected stomach
Prolonged hyperglycemia can damage the nerves that control the functioning of the stomach, making the digestive process slower. Food that stays in the stomach for a long time easily causes bloating, nausea, vomiting, heartburn or a feeling of quick fullness. If not controlled, this condition can progress to gastrocephalus due to diabetes.
Frequent urinary tract infections
People with diabetes have a higher risk of urinary tract infections. When blood sugar levels increase, the body will increase glucose excretion through urine, creating favorable conditions for bacteria to develop in the urinary system. In addition, prolonged high blood sugar can also affect physiological health, causing decreased libido, erectile dysfunction in men or vaginal dryness in women.
Appearance of black spots and skin tags on the skin
Dark, thickened patches of skin on the neck, armpits, groin or folds may be a sign of acanthosis (acanthosis nigricans), often associated with insulin resistance. High insulin levels stimulate abnormal skin cell growth, making the skin area thicker and darker. In addition, prolonged increased blood sugar can also cause dry, itchy, skin tags or increase the risk of bacterial and fungal skin infections.
Cuts and bruises are difficult to heal
Prolonged high blood sugar reduces blood circulation, causing skin tissues to receive less oxygen and nutrients. This slows down the recovery process of cuts, scratches and makes bruises last longer.
