Dr. Sanjli Gupta ✓ Verified

General Physician

The Diabetes Series - Post #1 Diabetes: The Silent Disease That Often Has No Symptoms Many people think diabetes causes obvious symptoms. The truth is, many people feel completely normal for years. During this time, high blood sugar can slowly damage the eyes, kidneys, nerves and heart without causing pain. Some warning signs include: • Feeling very thirsty • Passing urine frequently • Feeling tired all the time • Blurred vision • Slow healing of wounds • Repeated skin or urine infections • Unexplained weight loss However, many people have none of these symptoms. You should consider getting your blood sugar checked if you: • Are over 35 years of age • Are overweight • Have a parent or sibling with diabetes • Have high blood pressure or high cholesterol • Had diabetes during pregnancy The good news is that diabetes can often be controlled well if it is detected early. A healthy diet, regular exercise and the right medicines can prevent many long-term complications. If you're unsure whether you should get tested, don't ignore it. A simple blood test can provide the answer. — Dr. Sanjli Gupta MBBS | General Physician