Thirst is the body’s way of telling us it’s running out of water. It’s normal to feel thirsty in hot weather or after exercise. But the constant craving for water could be a sign of something very serious.
According to the British National Health Service (NHS), being thirsty all the time is a common symptom of type 2 diabetes.
A patient may suffer from diabetes for a long time undetected because their symptoms are difficult to identify, or often ignored, which is why they are described as a “silent killer”.
The serious condition, resulting from high levels of obesity, increases the risk of death, heart attack and stroke, among other complications, which is why it’s important to get treatment as soon as possible if you suspect you might have it, according to ‘rt’.
Health authorities say people can live up to ten years with type 2 diabetes, the most common type, before being diagnosed.
Type 2 diabetes occurs when the insulin produced by the pancreas doesn’t work properly or the pancreas can’t make enough of this hormone. This means that your blood glucose (sugar) levels get too high.
According to the NHS, type 2 diabetes symptoms you should look out for include:
Urinating more than usual, especially at night
Feeling of great tiredness
Lose weight without trying
– Itching around the genital tract or frequent thrush
Wounds that take longer than usual to heal
– Blurred vision
These are the most common signs commonly reported by those with the condition. But there are a number of other rare symptoms that could alert you to this disease. They include:
Dark spots on the skin
Frequent infections
Itchy skin
Dry mouth
– irritability
Bad breath
tingling or numbness
Bad dental health