If your hands and belly show these signs, you may be suffering from diebetes without realizing it

Diabetes is a disease that affects the body’s ability to produce or respond to insulin, resulting in high blood sugar levels. The first symptoms can be so subtle that some people may consider them insignificant. If left untreated, diabetes can not only decrease quality of life but also reduce life expectancy, which is why it is so crucial to diagnose the disease early.

This list shows the most common early signs of diabetes that will help you detect the disease in time.

1. Itchy skin

As mentioned above, when excess sugar is excreted in your urine, it takes fluids from your other tissues, including your skin (your largest organ!). Dry skin can be itchy, and scratching dry skin can cause the skin to become damaged and even infected. Another reason for itchy skin is fungal infections, which are quite common in people with diabetes.

2. Dark spots on the skin

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