WARNING SIGN #1: You feel tired and sluggish after eating. This may be “normal’ after a big, heavy meal with lots of carbs. But if it happens a lot, your body is sending you a message.
WARNING SIGN #2: You CRAVE carbs. Carbs are loaded with sugar, salt, and fat, and break down quickly. Your body craves carbs as a fast hit of energy, but then, ultimately results in a dramatic crash in your blood sugar levels.
WARNING SIGN #3: You’re overweight. Most pre-diabetics carry excess weight due to sugar cravings, eating excess sugar, and storing it as fat.
WARNING SIGN #4: You have excess belly fat. Added pounds around the midsection are directly associated with insulin resistance and prediabetes.
WARNING SIGN #5: You have high blood pressure. High blood pressure, when linked to excess weight gain (especially around the middle) and fatigue is a classic sign.
WARNING SIGN #6: You need to pee ... a lot. If your body doesn’t make enough insulin, it builds up in your bloodstream and comes out in your urine. It also causes excess thirst.
WARNING SIGN #7: You’re 45 or older. Diabetes risk goes up with age, so the American Diabetes Association recommends getting screened every three years or more starting at age 45.
WARNING SIGN #8: Your vision is blurry. High blood sugar levels cause glucose to build up in the lens of your eyes, making it hard for you to focus.
WARNING SIGN #9: You’re a sugar addict. Though not a direct cause of diabetes, too much sugar can lead to excess weight, which is often associated with diabetes.