{"id":1605075,"date":"2022-08-14T07:07:50","date_gmt":"2022-08-14T11:07:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1605075"},"modified":"2022-08-14T07:09:56","modified_gmt":"2022-08-14T11:09:56","slug":"people-ignore-this-number-one-diabetes-symptom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/people-ignore-this-number-one-diabetes-symptom\/","title":{"rendered":"People Ignore This Number One Diabetes Symptom"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpeople-ignore-this-number-one-diabetes-symptom%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1605075&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects the body&#8217;s ability to convert food into energy. Right now, <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/library\/spotlights\/diabetes-facts-stats.html\" target=\"_blank\">over 37 million Americans<\/a>\u2014roughly one in 10\u2014are living with diabetes, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says. Yet according to the health authority, one in five of those people are unaware of their condition, which can cause serious health complications the longer it goes on. Read on to learn the number one <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/carpal-tunnel-diabetes-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">diabetes symptom<\/a> people ignore, and why it so often goes overlooked.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ THIS NEXT:\u00a0<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/feet-diabetes-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">If You See This on Your Feet, You May Have Diabetes, Doctors Say<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"369702\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-369702\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/Finger-testing-diabetes.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Blood test diabetes\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/Finger-testing-diabetes.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Finger-testing-diabetes-1.jpg, 334&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Finger-testing-diabetes-2.jpg, 513&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Finger-testing-diabetes-3.jpg, 684&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-369702\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/Finger-testing-diabetes.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Blood test diabetes\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/Finger-testing-diabetes.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Finger-testing-diabetes-1.jpg, 334&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Finger-testing-diabetes-2.jpg, 513&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Finger-testing-diabetes-3.jpg, 684&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Diabetes can come with a <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/basics\/symptoms.html\" target=\"_blank\">wide range of symptoms<\/a> or none at all\u2014especially in its earliest stages. These symptoms often include frequent urination, increased hunger and thirst, blurry vision, numbness or tingling in the extremities, dry skin, slow-healing sores, and repeated infections, says the CDC.<\/p>\n<p>If you notice any of these symptoms, it&#8217;s crucial to discuss them with your doctor. The sooner you have a diagnosis, the sooner you can begin managing your blood sugar.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ THIS NEXT:\u00a0<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/mold-in-toilet-diabetes-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">If You Notice This in the Bathroom, Get Checked for Diabetes, Experts Say<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"247426\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-247426\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/fatigue.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Fatigued man resting on couch\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/fatigue.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fatigue-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fatigue-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fatigue-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-247426\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/fatigue.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Fatigued man resting on couch\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/08\/fatigue.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fatigue-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fatigue-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/fatigue-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">iStock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Several symptoms of diabetes are subtle, and may be misattributed to other causes. However, experts say one symptom regularly flies under the radar of doctors and patients alike.<span aria-hidden=\"true\">ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The diabetes symptom that is most often overlooked is fatigue, because there are so many other potential causes of it,&#8221; explains <strong>David Culpepper<\/strong>, MD, Clinical Director of the telehealth company <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/lifemd.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">LifeMD<\/a>. &#8220;Many people have other potential reasons for feeling fatigued, such as overwork, stress, not enough sleep, depression or other mood disorders, or even recovering from COVID, so those experiencing fatigue from diabetes are likely to attribute it to one of these other factors,&#8221; he notes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"367932\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-367932\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/man-experiencing-loss-of-appetite.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/man-experiencing-loss-of-appetite.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/man-experiencing-loss-of-appetite-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/man-experiencing-loss-of-appetite-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/man-experiencing-loss-of-appetite-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-367932\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/man-experiencing-loss-of-appetite.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/man-experiencing-loss-of-appetite.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/man-experiencing-loss-of-appetite-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/man-experiencing-loss-of-appetite-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/man-experiencing-loss-of-appetite-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">iStock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One way to determine whether your fatigue is the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/dark-skin-armpits-diabetes-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">result of diabetes<\/a> is to pay attention to when you experience it. Though fatigue experienced at any time may indicate a blood sugar imbalance, Culpepper says fatigue after a meal\u2014a symptom known as postprandial somnolence\u2014is especially suggestive of the condition.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;If your fatigue occurs specifically after you eat, that can be a warning sign,&#8221; he says, noting that it&#8217;s vital to discuss your concerns with your doctor. &#8220;If you experience fatigue even after you get sufficient sleep\u2026 talk to your physician to see if you should get tested for diabetes,&#8221; he advises.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more health news sent directly to your inbox, <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/newsletters\/\" target=\"_blank\">sign up for our daily newsletter<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"356291\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-356291\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_1361709539.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Cheerful senior couple eating salad standing together with healthy food on the kitchen at home\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_1361709539.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/shutterstock_1361709539-1.jpg, 334&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/shutterstock_1361709539-2.jpg, 513&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/shutterstock_1361709539-3.jpg, 684&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-356291\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_1361709539.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Cheerful senior couple eating salad standing together with healthy food on the kitchen at home\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_1361709539.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/shutterstock_1361709539-1.jpg, 334&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/shutterstock_1361709539-2.jpg, 513&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/shutterstock_1361709539-3.jpg, 684&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">RossHelen \/ Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The best way to lower your diabetes risk is by eating a healthy diet and getting plenty of exercise. In fact, one large study found that people\u00a0who reduced their body weight by seven percent saw a 60 percent reduced risk of later developing diabetes, says the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.org\/diabetes\/a1c\/diagnosis\" target=\"_blank\">American Diabetes Association<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For this reason, the organization advises that individuals with pre-diabetes should aim to lose a minimum of seven to 10 percent of their body weight to slash diabetes risk. The Mayo Clinic says the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/type-2-diabetes\/in-depth\/diabetes-prevention\/art-20047639\" target=\"_blank\">best way to achieve this<\/a> is by &#8220;skipping fad diets&#8221; in favor of eating more plant-based foods and healthy fats, while exercising more regularly.<\/p>\n<p>If you are concerned about your diabetes risk, speak with your doctor or other healthcare provider.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects the body&#8217;s ability to convert food into energy. 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