If you experience sudden or significant changes in vision, seek medical attention promptly rather than waiting for them to disappear.
5. Cuts or sores seem to take unusually long to heal
A small cut that takes longer than expected to heal may be easy to overlook.
But slow-healing sores are among the symptoms associated with diabetes. High blood sugar can contribute to problems involving circulation, nerves, and the body's ability to fight infections, making wounds particularly important to monitor.
6. You keep getting infections
Frequent infections can have many possible explanations, but recurrent infections—including urinary tract, skin, or yeast infections—can occur in people with diabetes.
High blood sugar can make it harder for the immune system to fight infections effectively.