But the body often gives warning signs. Frequent urination, constant thirst, blurry vision, unexplained weight loss, slow-healing wounds, unusual hunger, or dark patches of skin may all be clues that blood sugar is not well balanced.
These symptoms do not automatically mean diabetes. Other health problems can cause similar changes. Still, if one or more of these signs keeps happening, it is worth speaking with a healthcare professional and asking whether a blood sugar test is needed.
What Is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a condition in which blood glucose, also called blood sugar, becomes too high. Glucose is an important source of energy, but it needs insulin to move from the blood into the body’s cells.
