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Diabetes is a disease that affects how your body uses glucose, a type of sugar from the foods you eat. When you have diabetes, your body either doesn't produce enough insulin, a hormone that helps move glucose into your cells for energy. This causes high blood sugar levels, which can damage your organs if left untreated.
Frequent urination is one of the most common symptoms of diabetes. You may need to urinate more often than usual, even at night.
Your kidneys work overtime to remove the excess sugar from your body. This can lead to dehydration, which makes you feel thirsty.
High blood sugar levels can make you feel tired and weak.
Diabetes can cause weight loss, even with consistent eating. This is due to the body's inability to use glucose for energy, leading to fat burning.
High blood sugar levels can cause changes in the shape of your lens, which can make it difficult to see clearly.
Diabetes can damage your nerves and blood vessels, which can impair blood flow to your wounds. This takes longer for your wounds to heal.
Numbness in your hands and feet is another symptom of nerve damage caused by diabetes.
Diabetes can cause dark, velvety patches of skin in the folds of your neck, armpits, or groin.
Even after eating a meal, you may feel hungry again sooner than usual. This is because your body is unable to use glucose for energy.
Women with diabetes may be more prone to yeast infections.