The most surprising symptoms of diabetes: when the body sounds the alarm

a thorough checkup, as health risks should never be ignored.

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.