Diabetes is a long-term condition in which your blood sugar levels increase. A person usually develops the condition when their pancreas does not make enough insulin or does not make any insulin at all or when their body does not respond to the insulin produced by the pancreas.

There are different types of diabetes and depending on the type, the condition can be classified as chronic or acute. Chronic diabetes is type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Pre-diabetes and gestational diabetes are conditions that may be reversible.

When your blood sugar levels remain high for a long time, it causes damage to various parts of your body. High blood sugar can lead to heart disease, diabetic retinopathy, and diabetic nephropathy, among other diseases. Therefore, it is important to manage your blood sugar levels.

To manage the condition, it is essential that you recognize the symptoms of the disease and then seek treatment for it. Dr. Lott shared “five warnings” in a recent video on TikTok symptoms of diabetes You’ll be experiencing that every night”.

Here, take a look at five symptoms of diabetes shared by Dr. Lott.

bathroom visit

According to a report by Express.co.uk, the first sign was “going to the bathroom a lot” during the night. Dr. Lott says, “Do you wake up several times during the night to urinate?” This condition, called nocturia, occurs when the kidneys work harder to get rid of excess blood sugar.

to sweat

The second symptom he reported was excessive “night sweats.” With the body working harder to remove excess blood sugar at night, blood sugar levels can become very low. This is known as nocturnal hypoglycaemia and is accompanied by sweating as well as headaches.

dry throat

The third sign was “dry throat” or “dry cough”, especially if it disrupts sleep. Diabetes can cause dry throat for many reasons, including dehydration caused by excessive urination.

blurred vision

“Blurred vision when you’re trying to read before going to bed” was another symptom he highlighted. High blood sugar levels can cause swelling in the eyes and fluid from the tissues and make it difficult to concentrate. This blurred vision should go away once blood sugar levels return to normal.

hunger after dinner

The final warning sign described by Dr. Lott is “post-dinner hunger.” This condition known as diabetic hyperphagia is caused by insulin issues that hinder the body’s ability to use glucose for energy.

Get the latest news live on Times Now with breaking news and top headlines from around the world.