Diabetes is a chronic disorder defined by high blood sugar levels caused by insufficient insulin production or the body's inability to use insulin efficiently. It is a metabolic disease that requires cautious management to avoid long-term problems.

Symptoms in women is crucial for early diagnosis and management. While symptoms can vary, common signs include:

Increased thirst and urination:

Women with diabetes may have frequent thirst and urine, particularly at night.

Fatigue:

Feeling particularly fatigued or weak, even after adequate rest, can be a sign of diabetes.

Unexpected weight reduction or gain:

Sudden weight fluctuations without diet or exercise can be indicative of diabetes.

Blurred vision:

Diabetes can cause blurred eyesight and difficulties focusing.

Slow-healing wounds or infections:

High blood sugar can impair the body's capacity to heal, resulting in slow-healing wounds or recurring infections.

Numbness or tingling in the hands and feet: 

Diabetes can induce nerve degeneration, resulting in numbness or tingling sensations, particularly in the limbs.

Increased hunger: Despite eating, some women with diabetes may feel hungry more frequently.

Darkened skin: Acanthosis nigricans, a skin darkening that can occur in regions such as the neck, armpits, and groin, is indicative of insulin resistance.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS): Women with PCOS are more likely to develop diabetes and may have irregular periods, acne, and excessive hair growth.

Effects on Menstruation Cycle

In fact, a precise balance of hormones, including progesterone and estrogen, controls the menstrual cycle. Variations in the menstrual cycle can result from disturbances in this equilibrium, which can be brought on by diseases like diabetes. Diabetes can disrupt the menstrual cycle's usual hormonal balance, resulting in severe bleeding, irregular periods, or even an absence of menstruation (amenorrhea). Menstrual health and general health depend on controlling diabetes and maintaining stable blood sugar levels.

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