{"id":1679,"date":"2018-06-18T18:55:34","date_gmt":"2018-06-18T18:55:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=1508"},"modified":"2024-03-30T09:58:13","modified_gmt":"2024-03-30T04:28:13","slug":"what-are-the-signs-symptoms-of-uncontrolled-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/what-are-the-signs-symptoms-of-uncontrolled-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are the Signs &#038; Symptoms of Uncontrolled Diabetes?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/what-are-the-signs-symptoms-of-uncontrolled-diabetes\/#Symptoms_of_Diabetes_Type_2\" title=\"Symptoms of Diabetes Type 2\">Symptoms of Diabetes Type 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/what-are-the-signs-symptoms-of-uncontrolled-diabetes\/#Effects_of_Uncontrolled_Diabetes\" title=\"Effects of Uncontrolled Diabetes\">Effects of Uncontrolled Diabetes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/what-are-the-signs-symptoms-of-uncontrolled-diabetes\/#Heart_and_Blood_Vessels\" title=\"Heart and Blood Vessels\">Heart and Blood Vessels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/what-are-the-signs-symptoms-of-uncontrolled-diabetes\/#Eyes\" title=\"Eyes\">Eyes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/what-are-the-signs-symptoms-of-uncontrolled-diabetes\/#Kidneys\" title=\"Kidneys\">Kidneys<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/what-are-the-signs-symptoms-of-uncontrolled-diabetes\/#Skin_Complications\" title=\"Skin Complications\">Skin Complications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/what-are-the-signs-symptoms-of-uncontrolled-diabetes\/#Gums_and_Teeth\" title=\"Gums and Teeth\">Gums and Teeth<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span class=\"c6\">Diabetes is a condition in which the body is unable to utilise the insulin produced, which causes glucose levels in the blood to begin to rise. When sugar levels begin to fluctuate often and it becomes difficult to maintain them within the target range, one should understand that the diabetic condition is becoming uncontrolled, which can cause serious health complications in the long run. In this blog, learn about the signs and symptoms of uncontrolled diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F1679\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c6\">However, diabetes management involves certain diet and lifestyle changes in both<a class=\"c15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/blog\/tips-managing-type-1-2-diabetes-home\/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;ust=1641911570730858&amp;usg=AOvVaw1jtpzrloc5ldwe8J1WACy_\">\u00a0<\/a>type 1 and type 2,\u00a0and then blood glucose levels can be maintained within range without worrying about the related health complications. However, it is first important to understand the effects of uncontrolled diabetes:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.jhkso81pcer5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_of_Diabetes_Type_2\"><\/span><span class=\"c10\">Symptoms of Diabetes Type 2<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c6\">As part of diabetes management, it is important to first understand the symptoms causing the condition. This condition prevents your body from utilising insulin produced and hence energy for functioning of the organs is absorbed from alternate energy sources like tissues, muscles, and organs. <\/span><span class=\"c0\">The early symptoms may of Type 2 Diabetes include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"c0\">constant hunger<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c0\">a lack of energy<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c0\">fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c0\">weight loss<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c0\">excessive thirst<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c0\">frequent urination<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c0\">dry mouth<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c0\">itchy skin<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c0\">blurry vision<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.w4effmgq8su0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Effects_of_Uncontrolled_Diabetes\"><\/span><span class=\"c10\">Effects of Uncontrolled Diabetes<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c0\">Almost every organ in the body is affected by lack of management of diabetes:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heart_and_Blood_Vessels\"><\/span> <span style=\"color: revert; font-size: revert; font-weight: revert; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\">Heart and Blood Vessels<\/span> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c0\">Longer periods of uncontrolled diabetes can severely affect the functioning of the heart and increase the risk of blood vessel dysfunction. Nerve damage can also lead to foot-related complications, which, in rare cases, can cause amputations. Having diabetes puts you at ten times the risk of undergoing toe and foot amputation. A diabetic may not be able to notice the symptoms until he or she suffers from a heart attack or stroke. When the large blood vessels in the feet get affected, a diabetic experiences cramps, changes in skin colour and reduced sensation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eyes\"><\/span><h3 id=\"h.lubke52xqdl2\"><span class=\"c3\">Eyes<\/span> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c0\">&nbsp;Diabetes has become the leading cause of vision loss between the age group 20 to 74 years, with the following serious complications related to the eyes:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"c0\">Glaucoma<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c0\">Cataracts<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c0\">Diabetic retinopathy, which causes damage to the small blood vessels in your eyes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c0\">With regular eye tests and timely treatment of these problems, more than 90% of diabetes related blindness can be prevented.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kidneys\"><\/span> Kidneys<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c0\">Diabetes has become the leading cause of kidney failure, which goes unnoticed in the beginning stages but later causes swelling in legs and feet. Drugs prescribed for blood pressure also help control the risk of kidney failure by 33%.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Skin_Complications\"><\/span><h3 id=\"h.nyaqthagatrw\"><span class=\"c3\">Skin Complications<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c0\">&nbsp;Poorly controlled type 2 diabetes blood sugar levels increase the risk of bacterial and fungal skin infections. People with high blood glucose levels can experience the following skin problems:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"c0\">-itchiness<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c0\">-redness or discolouration<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c0\">-scaly, shiny, or raised patches<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c0\">-rashes, blisters, or boils<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c0\">-styes on your eyelids<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c0\">-inflamed hair follicles<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c0\">-firm, yellow, pea-sized bumps<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c0\">-thick, waxy skin<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gums_and_Teeth\"><\/span><span style=\"color: revert; font-size: revert; font-weight: revert; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\">Gums and Teeth<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c0\">Oral health and hygiene are worst affected by long durations of high blood sugar. This causes the gums to swell and become painful, with the development of pus in rare cases. It is best to maintain healthy blood glucose levels and visit your dentist regularly to learn the daily practices for maintaining the best oral hygiene.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more:- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/cramps-and-leg-pain-in-diabetes\/\"><em>Cramps and Leg Pain in Diabetes<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c6\">All of these complications can be prevented if diabetics maintain a habit of checking sugar levels regularly using a compact glucometer. The readings of blood glucose taken from a <\/span><span class=\"c6\">glucometer<\/span><span class=\"c0\"> can be recorded in a diabetes management app for analysis by your diabetes educator or doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":8453,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[6],"class_list":["post-1679","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diabetes-basics","tag-diabetes"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1679"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1679"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1679\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27536,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1679\/revisions\/27536"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8453"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1679"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1679"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1679"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}