Assoc. Prof. Muhammet Emin Çam
Rector Advisor, Vice Dean, and Faculty Member - Istanbul Kent University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Departmant of Pharmocology
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer -  University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal
"Correctly analyzing the early symptoms of diabetes can help prevent long-term health complications by keeping blood sugar levels under control."
Symptoms of Diabetes

Symptoms of Diabetes

SymptomExplanation
Excessive thirst (Polydipsia)The body increases water loss to eliminate excess sugar.
Frequent urination (Polyuria)The kidneys produce more urine due to high blood sugar levels.
Excessive hunger (Polyphagia)A strong desire to eat occurs because cells cannot receive energy.
Sudden weight lossThe body starts burning fat stores for energy.
Blurred visionVision is impaired due to fluid changes in the lens of the eye.
Fatigue and weaknessHigh sugar levels fail to provide energy to cells, causing tiredness.
Slow-healing skin woundsHigh blood sugar slows down tissue repair.
Numbness or tingling in hands and feetA sensation of numbness occurs in the extremities due to nerve damage.
Frequent infectionsThe risk of infection increases as the immune system weakens.
Dry mouth and bad breathDry mouth and bad breath are associated with high blood sugar.