1. Loud Snoring During Sleep
Dr. Osama Hamdy of the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston notes that nearly half of patients with type 2 diabetes experience nighttime breathing problems. A Canadian study also found that 23% of people with moderate sleep apnea develop diabetes within five years. While the direct link has not yet been scientifically confirmed, ” statistics show an unusual relationship ,” likely linked to hormonal stress that increases blood sugar levels during sleep.
2. Skin changes:
Dark spots on the elbows, neck, or skin folds may indicate high blood sugar levels. Dermatologist Sanjiy Saini explains that the dark color is caused by increased melanin production stimulated by excess insulin, and that ” these changes indicate that the patient already has diabetes .” Once blood sugar levels are stabilized, the spots can be treated with laser therapy.
