8 Commonly Missed Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes

Sudden Weight Changes

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During early stages of type 2 diabetes, patients can lose their appetite, which causes sudden weight loss. Others struggle with eating too much or experience unusual cravings that do not go away. Significant fluctuations in weight should be reported to a doctor because they may signal the body’s failed attempt at trying to regulate blood sugar levels. Unstable blood sugar levels may also explain food cravings. Because the body’s cells are unable to get the glucose they need to operate, they crave more of it.

Discoloured Skin

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Velvety patches of skin may develop as the body starts to develop a resistance to insulin. Common areas of skin problems that develop due to type 2 diabetes include places of the body where there are creases and folds, such as the knees, armpits, and groin. Discoloured skin may also occur when new skin cells develop before old skin cells have been shed. Consult a dermatologist if skin problems occur to determine if the cause is due to type 2 diabetes.

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