If you have these six symptoms, you must check your blood sugar

We all know the symptoms of diabetes, namely: polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria, and unexplained weight loss. However, many people with diabetes did not have the "three more and one less" diabetes symptoms before they were diagnosed with diabetes. Therefore, they still feel baffled after they are diagnosed with diabetes. How did they get diabetes? In fact, many cases of diabetes have existed for several years before being diagnosed, simply because some atypical symptoms of diabetes are ignored. If you have the following six symptoms, it is recommended to get a diabetes screening.

1. Dull skin

Common early signs of high blood sugar or diabetes include: the skin on the back of the neck, elbows, and joints suddenly becomes dull and wrinkled, usually on the back of the neck, elbows, or joints. After an experienced doctor understands this change, he will ask the patient to do a blood sugar test first.

2. Itchy skin

Diabetes affects blood circulation, which can lead to dry, itchy skin. Many diabetics experience itching in their hands, feet and calves. If you encounter dry and itchy skin and regular use of skin moisturizer cannot solve the problem, it is recommended that you pay attention to it and see an endocrinologist to check your blood sugar in a timely manner.

3. Hearing loss

If you used to have very good hearing, but recently found that you need to turn up the volume on the TV or need people to tell you repeatedly when talking to others. A blood sugar check may be performed at this time, as this may be caused by diabetes damaging the blood vessels and nerves in the inner ear, resulting in low hearing.

4. Snoring

About half of people with type 2 diabetes have sleep-disordered breathing. If you snore loudly at night and feel drowsy during the day, you should have your blood sugar tested. Because there is evidence that people with sleep apnea release stress hormones during sleep, which can increase blood sugar levels in the blood. Meanwhile, 23% of people with diabetes were diagnosed with mild or moderate obstructive sleep apnea.

5. Sexual dysfunction

Blood vessel, nervous system diseases and psychological disorders caused by diabetes can easily lead to male impotence, female frigidity, menstrual disorders and other sexual dysfunctions. At this time, you should check the cause to see if it is caused by diabetes.

6. Easily infected

Diabetic people are malnourished and eat less for a long time, which affects their immune function, leading to reduced resistance. They are prone to skin scabies and various inflammations of the respiratory, urinary and biliary systems, and are difficult to treat. Therefore, if you have various inflammatory diseases that often occur, don’t forget to check your blood sugar.