1. Blurred Vision
Gupta says that sudden increases and decreases in blood sugar levels — common in people with prediabetes — can impair the eye’s ability to focus, leading to blurry vision. This symptom should go away once the sugar levels are regulated.
2. Excessive Thirst
Excessive thirst is one of the most characteristic signs of prediabetes and diabetes. This happens in response to excess sugar in the blood, as the body tries to eliminate the excess through urine, forcing you to go to the bathroom more than usual.
This, in turn, can cause dehydration, making you thirsty.
3. Wounds or infections that are difficult to heal
High blood sugar can slow circulation, which can make your skin take longer to repair itself. Gupta says minor bruises and cuts may take longer than usual to heal as a result.
Prediabetes can also promote the growth of bacteria and fungi, which can lead to recurring infections, including of the skin, vagina and urinary tract, Gupta says.
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