9 Early Warning Signs of Diabetes That Many Young Adults Overlook

Excess glucose in the bloodstream can slow circulation and interfere with your body’s ability to repair itself. You may also notice recurring skin problems, gum irritation, or infections that keep returning. Getting evaluated early can help prevent these small issues from turning into chronic ones.

7. Tingling or Numbness in Hands and Feet

A tingling, burning, or “pins and needles” sensation in the hands or feet — even occasionally — can be an early sign of nerve sensitivity related to elevated sugar levels.

While this symptom, known as peripheral neuropathy, is more common later in life, doctors have found it can begin much earlier in younger adults if sugar levels stay unbalanced. Paying attention now can help protect long-term nerve health.

8. Increased Hunger Even After Eating

Do you ever finish a meal and still feel hungry soon after?

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