For many, Christmas goes hand in hand with tempting treats and spending time with family – and when we spend time with people we don’t see often, it doesn’t hurt to keep an eye on their health – including undiagnosed diabetes.
Diabetes is a serious, life-changing disease, so it’s important to spot any symptoms as soon as possible. If left untreated, it is likely to get worse – and can cause other long-term health problems, he informed.
One of the symptoms that you can catch in a person who has undiagnosed diabetes is “extreme fatigue”. During the Christmas holidays, when we eat a lot of food, have a lot of plans and meet more people than usual, it is not unusual, especially for the elderly, to feel tired. However, this is also a symptom of diabetes. In extreme cases, a person who has diabetes can feel too tired to be active during the festivities.
Extreme fatigue is a common symptom because high blood sugar makes the body work hardto get rid of excess sugar. This can result in a person he sleeps a lot. It can also be a lack of energy, difficulty performing simple daily tasks and/or feeling down or depressed.
It is important to note that the occurrence of these symptoms it does not necessarily mean diabetes exclusivelybut you should talk to your doctor if you have any concerns. There are many reasons why you may feel tired – and the most common of them is lack of sleep. Other causes of fatigue include anemia, depression, infections or celiac disease.
According to the NHS, you should see your doctor as soon as possible if you experience any of the the main symptoms of diabetes:
- feeling very tired
- feeling very thirsty
- more frequent urination, especially at night
- weight loss and loss of muscle mass
- itching around the penis or vagina
- blurred vision
