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  • 21-Aug-25

Diabetes is often called a “silent disease” because it can develop gradually without noticeable symptoms. Many people don’t realize they have it until routine blood tests or complications appear. By then, high blood sugar may already be affecting vital organs.

Understanding the early warning signs and causes of diabetes is the first step in prevention and timely treatment.

Why Does Diabetes Start Silently?

In the beginning, blood sugar levels may rise slowly, and the body adapts. You might feel slightly more tired or thirsty but dismiss it as stress, aging, or weather changes. Because the symptoms are subtle, diabetes can remain undiagnosed for years.

This makes screening and awareness essential especially for those at risk.

Early Symptoms Of Diabetes:

Though easy to overlook, these are some common early signs of diabetes:

  • Frequent urination – Especially at night.
  • Excessive thirst – Feeling thirsty all the time.
  • Unexplained weight loss – Losing weight despite normal or increased eating.
  • Increased hunger – Constant craving for food.
  • Persistent fatigue – Feeling unusually tired or weak.
  • Blurred vision – Fluctuating eyesight.
  • Slow-healing wounds or frequent infections – Cuts and sores take longer to heal.
  • Hand and foot tingling or numbness – A warning sign of nerve injury.

If you notice several of these symptoms, it’s important to consult a doctor and check your blood sugar.

Diabetes Causes:

Diabetes develops when the body cannot regulate blood sugar properly. The causes differ by type:

1. Type 1 Diabetes

  • Caused by an autoimmune response in which the body kills the pancreatic cells that produce insulin.
  • Usually starts in childhood or adolescence.
  • Genetics and viral infections may play a role.

2. Type 2 Diabetes (Most Common)

  • Caused by insulin resistance (when cells don’t respond well to insulin) and reduced insulin production.
  • Risk factors include:
     
    • Family history of diabetes
       
    • Overweight or obesity
       
    • Lack of physical activity
       
    • Unhealthy diet (high sugar and processed foods)
       
    • Age (commonly after 40, but rising in younger adults and even teens)
       
    • Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women
       
    • High blood pressure and cholesterol

3. Gestational Diabetes

  • Occurs during pregnancy due to hormonal changes.
  • Usually resolves after delivery but increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes later in life.

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