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What Are Symptoms of Low Blood Sugar Diabetes? Recognizing the “Crash” Before It’s Too Late
You are sitting at your desk, or maybe driving your car. Suddenly, your hands start to tremble. A cold sweat breaks out on your forehead, even though the AC is on. Your heart starts pounding in your chest like a drum. You feel an intense, gnawing hunger, and your mind goes blank. You try to […]
Is Tingling in Hands and Feet a Symptom of Diabetes? Why the “Pins and Needles” Won’t Stop
You know that feeling when you sit cross-legged on the floor for too long, or you sleep with your arm under your pillow? You wake up, and your limb feels “dead.” Then, as the blood rushes back, you feel a sharp, buzzing sensation—like a thousand tiny ants crawling under your skin. We call this “pins […]
Is Thirst a Symptom of Diabetes? Why You Can’t Quench the Fire Inside
It starts innocently enough. You finish a bottle of water at your desk. Half an hour later, your mouth feels dry again. You walk to the water cooler. By lunchtime, you have refilled your bottle four times. At night, you wake up gasping, your tongue stuck to the roof of your mouth, desperate for a […]
Is a Salty Taste in the Mouth a Symptom of Diabetes? Why Your Spit Tastes Like Ocean Water
You haven’t eaten any chips. You haven’t added extra salt to your food. Yet, for some reason, you have a lingering, distinct taste of Salt in your mouth. It feels like you just gargled with brine or swallowed a drop of sweat. You drink water to wash it away, but the “namkeen” flavor comes back […]
Is Nausea a Symptom of Diabetes? Why Your Stomach Feels Like It’s Flipping
You wake up in the morning, and the thought of breakfast makes you want to gag. Or perhaps you eat a normal lunch, but an hour later, you feel a wave of sickness washing over you, as if the food is stuck in your throat. You drink some ginger tea or take an antacid, assuming […]
Is Losing Weight a Symptom of Diabetes? Why You Are Shrinking While Eating More
You step on the scale. You have lost 5 kgs in a month. At first, you are thrilled. You haven’t been dieting. In fact, you have been eating more than usual—extra rice, sweets, and snacks because you feel constantly hungry. You think: “Finally! My metabolism is working.” But then you look in the mirror. You […]
Is Itching a Symptom of Diabetes? Why Your Skin Feels Like It’s Burning
It starts as a mild tickle on your calf. You scratch it without thinking. Ten minutes later, it is back. By the evening, you are furiously scratching your arms, your legs, and maybe even more private areas. Your skin looks red, dry, and angry. You apply expensive moisturizers, slather on coconut oil, and maybe even […]
Can Diabetes Cause IBS Symptoms? Why Your Gut Acts Up When Your Sugar Is High
You finish your lunch—a simple plate of dal and roti. You feel fine for about 20 minutes. Then, suddenly, you hear a rumble in your stomach. A wave of urgency hits you. You have to rush to the bathroom right now. Or perhaps it’s the opposite. You feel bloated, heavy, and constipated for days, no […]
How to Reduce Diabetes Symptoms: A Step-by-Step Guide to Feeling Better
You know the feeling. You wake up tired, even after a full night’s sleep. Your mouth feels like it is stuffed with cotton. You reach for your third bottle of water before noon, and you have already visited the washroom five times. Living with high blood sugar isn’t just about a number on a glucometer; […]