Diabetes, primarily, is a disease characterised by disrupted blood sugar levels and insulin resistance, which starts off in the pancreas but the effects can be felt through all parts of the body. Just like it’s a common misconception that diabetes is caused by having too much sugar (it’s a hormonal condition), there are, in fact, quite a few warning signs that the body tries to alert you, if your blood sugar levels start to go for a toss.

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It’s not just important to acknowledge these early symptoms, but also make sure that you get the proper care, remedial help to manage and treat diabetes in time.

While some of the signs like feeling too parched, or frequent hunger pangs are common, take a look at some of these underlying, less-common signs to spot signs of high blood sugar levels: