Diabetes is a common condition that affects more than four million people in the UK, and 90 per cent of cases are caused by type 2 diabetes. The condition may be caused by the pancreas not producing enough of the hormone insulin, or the body not reacting to insulin. Without enough of the hormone, the body struggles to convert sugar in the blood into useable energy. You could be at risk of high blood sugar if your eyesight seems to be getting better, it’s been revealed.
If you’ve got poor eyesight, a sudden improvement could be a warning sign of diabetes, according to The Joint Chiropractic.
High blood sugar causes fluid levels in your eyes to change, and these fluctuations can impact your eyesight.
You should speak to a doctor if your eyesight seems to be getting better, it warned.
“You may not experience the more common symptoms of type 2 diabetes like numb feet or hands, endless trips to the bathroom, or insatiable thirst.
“However, that might not mean you’re out of the woods. There are some lesser known signs that may indicate blood sugar problems.
“Sudden improvement of eyesight isn’t necessarily a good thing. Diabetes causes fluid levels in your body to change.
“This includes inside your eyes. These irregular blood sugar levels can make your vision irregular too. Your sight may actually seem better with elevated blood sugar levels, and worse when they are normal.
“This is just another reason to talk to your doctor about checking for diabetes.”
You could also be at risk of diabetes if your hearing seems to be getting worse, added the medical website.
People with higher blood sugar levels are 30 per cent more likely to damage their hearing because of unhealthy glucose levels.
That’s because diabetes can damage the nerves and blood vessels inside your ears, which leads to hearing loss.
Many people may have diabetes without even knowing it, because the signs and symptoms don’t necessarily make you feel unwell.
Common diabetes symptoms include feeling very tired, having an unquenchable thirst, and passing nice rube than normal.
You should speak to a doctor if you’re worried about the warning signs or symptoms of diabetes, or if you think you may be at risk.
Diagnosing the condition early is very important, because patients are more at risk of some deadly complications, including heart disease and strokes.
But you could lower your chances of developing the condition by eating a healthy, balanced diet, and by doing regular exercise.