5. Unexplained Weight Loss
Unexplained weight loss is another possible diabetes symptom. You can’t say for sure it’s a diabetes-related symptom if you’re just losing a few pounds here and there, but if you’ve lost more than ten pounds in a short period of time, and you haven’t taken up a new diet or exercise program, then you might want to look into it. Remember how we talked about losing sugar through frequent urination. Well, you can also lose calories.
Also, diabetes can stop the sugar in your blood from entering your cells, which can lead to near-constant hunger. If you have this, along with other symptoms, then it might be time to see whether or not diabetes is the cause. You can always check with your doctor to determine whether or not you have the markers, symptoms, and signs of diabetes. You might also be losing weight from another illness, or your metabolism might be changing. It could be something serious or something benign.