Don't ignore these 5 signs in your body, experts say, 'Otherwise you'll definitely develop diabetes.'

News Topical, Digital Desk : In today's fast-paced and stressful lifestyle, we often ignore minor signs of diabetes. However, some signs can warn of serious illnesses in the future. Diabetes is one such dangerous disease, which first shows some signs in the body.

If these warning signs (Diabetes Warning Signs) are recognized and timely action is taken, diabetes can be prevented. Nutritionist Lima Mahajan explains these warning signs. Let's find out what these warning signs are.

belly fat

If your belly fat continues to increase and no amount of exercise or diet seems to reduce it, it's not normal. This "visceral fat" is a key sign of insulin resistance. When the body's cells can't use insulin properly, excess glucose accumulates as fat around the abdomen. This fat isn't just a visual problem, it   's also a sign of diabetes and heart disease .

Constant fatigue

If you always feel tired, even after getting enough sleep and eating well, your blood sugar may be the root cause. Due to insulin resistance, sugar is present in your bloodstream but isn't being absorbed into your cells. This prevents your cells from receiving energy, leaving you  feeling tired all the time .

dark spots on the neck

The appearance of dark, velvety spots on the neck, armpits, or groin is called acanthosis nigricans. People often dismiss it as dirt or sun damage, but it's an important skin signal. These spots are considered a key sign of pre-diabetes.

high blood pressure

Insulin resistance also directly affects your blood pressure. Insulin blocks sodium in the body, disrupting the water-salt balance and causing blood vessels to harden. This results in high blood pressure.

frequent thirst

Constant thirst and frequent urination without any specific reason are also warning signs. When blood sugar levels are high, the body attempts to excrete excess sugar through urine, using the kidneys. This process also causes excessive water loss, leading to dehydration and frequent thirst.

Do not ignore these signs

These five signs are not separate but interconnected, pointing to insulin resistance. If even two or three of these signs persist, ignoring them as a "normal problem" could be a sign of type 2 diabetes. Only timely consultation with a doctor, blood sugar testing, and healthy lifestyle changes can prevent these warning signs from developing into a serious illness.

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