Diabetes has become common these days. Everyone knows somebody who is diabetic. It is estimated that nearly 67 Million people in India are diabetic. Worse is the prediabetic situation, or the high risk of diabetes situation. There are more than 77 million people in India who are prediabetic. The sad part is many of them don’t know that they are at high risk of diabetes.
How do I know whether I’m diabetic. The below checklist is a list of diabetes symptoms. If you feel you have any of the below, a thorough diagnosis is a must.
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Increased thirst is the body’s reaction to fluid loss. This can be due to eating salty or spicy foods. It can be also due to
- Diarrhoea
- Profuse sweating
- Vomiting
- Certain prescription medications
- Significant blood loss
This can also be a diabetic alarm.
