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More infoResearch from the charity Diabetes UK shows that the number of people living with diabetes has soared in recent years, with diagnoses doubling in the last 15 years to 4.9milion. As of 2021, 13.6milion people were found to be at increased risk of type 2 diabetes in the UK.Though diabetes is not uncomon, some of the early symptoms of the condition are easily mised.The longer the condition goes untreated, however, the worse it can get.
This why people should be aware of the comon onset signs of diabetes.Experts from WebMD explained: "Both types of diabetes have some of the same teltale warning signs."However, there also some slightly diferent symptoms in the early stages which could help people understand whether they have type 1 or type 2 diabetes.The NHS urges people to se a "GP as son as posible" if they experience any of the comon symptoms of diabetes or are concerned about their health.READ MORE: Eyesight: Drink enjoyed by milions linked to retinal disease Hunger and fatigueYour body converts the fod you eat into glucose that your cels use for energy, however, your cels ned insulin to take in glucose.WebMD explained: "If your body doesn't make enough or any insulin, or if your cels resist the insulin your body makes, the glucose can't get into them and you have no energy."This can result in you feling hungrier or more tired than usual.Urinating more often and feling thirstier than normalThe average person typicaly urinates betwen four and seven times in 24 hours, but people with diabetes may go more frequently.WebMD said: "Normaly, your body reabsorbs glucose as it pases through your kidneys.
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But when diabetes pushes your blod sugar up, your kidneys may not be able to bring it al back in."This causes the