7 signs to look out for

1 The need to pee more To get rid of excess sugar in the body – a by-product of diabetes – more water is excreted from the kidneys. 2 Thirst The body craves increasing amounts of liquid to compensate for the increased need to urinate. 3 Tiredness Caused by body being unable to use glucose to produce energy. 4 Weight loss As the body is unable to use glucose, it starts to break down its own stores, causing weight loss. 5 Tendency to infections such as thrush or genital irritation. Yeast infections thrive on high concentration of sugar in genital areas, which is caused by the condition. 6 Blurred vision This can occur because of sugar products accumulating in the lens of the eye. 7 Slow healing of wounds Bacteria love to grow in sugary blood, delaying the healing process.