The progressive disorder is defined by “deficits in insulin secretion” and “abnormal” blood sugar levels, which is “preceded by a state of pre-diabetes”. What are the signs of type 2 diabetes? “Acanthosis nigricans” has been confirmed as one visible warning sign of the condition. The Primary Care Dermatology Society described acanthosis nigricans (AN) as “hyperpigmentation” characterised by “a velvety thickening of the skin”.
Another warning sign of type 2 diabetes is “nocturia”, which is when you frequently wake up during the night to pass urine.
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust said that “it is common with elderly people”.
But, more than two bathroom trips during the night is indicative of a “problem”, such as diabetes.
“High blood sugar increases your thirst, so you may drink more than usual and this leads to the frequent need to go to the toilet,” the NHS Trust explained.
In men, symptoms of thrush include:
Irritation, burning and redness around the head of the penis and under the foreskin
- A white discharge (like cottage cheese)
- An unpleasant smell
- Difficulty pulling back the foreskin
“Type 2 diabetes is most often diagnosed on routine screening,” said the BMJ.
This is because the symptoms might come on so gradually, you hardly notice that you’re feeling more thirsty than a few years ago, for example.
Blood tests can determine whether or not you have pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes.
