Diabetes is one of the commonest lifestyle diseases. It is a disorder of the body in how it breaks down glucose.
As per National Diabetes Statistics Report 2020 by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), about 34.2 million Americans have diabetes. This is 10.5 per cent of the US population. It is estimated that by 2045, America may have 200 million new cases of diabetes.
Interestingly, only 5 per cent of the cases are of type 1 diabetes. The rest 95 per cent patients have type 2 diabetes.
The alarming thing is that 4 in 5 people don’t know they have diabetes!
Here is a list of 15 symptoms that indicate the onset of diabetes. Please do not ignore them. Consult a doctor, in case you observe any of the below symptoms:
1. Constant Dry Mouth
No, you are not thirsty, yet you feel dryness inside the mouth. This is not normal. Check with a doctor. High blood sugar can cause mouth sores and dryness.