Is being cold a symptom of diabetes?
My father, who has diabetes, often complains about feeling cold even when it's not very chilly. Is being cold a known symptom of diabetes, or should we be looking into something else?
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4 months ago
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Hey, don't stress too much just yet! Feeling cold can be from so many things, like just being chilly, low iron, or poor circulation. While diabetes can sometimes affect circulation in the long run, feeling cold on its own isn't a primary or early symptom. If you're really worried, just get a quick check-up. Better safe than sorry!
4 months ago
I totally get why you'd be looking for answers! Feeling cold on its own is not a primary or direct symptom of diabetes. Diabetes symptoms usually include increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, and blurred vision. If you're frequently feeling cold, it's worth discussing with a doctor as it could be related to other things like thyroid or circulation.
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4 months ago
Hmm, feeling cold? 🤔 While diabetes has many symptoms, feeling cold isn't usually one of the most common early ones. It could be poor circulation in some advanced cases, but it's more likely due to other reasons. Best to check with a doctor if you're concerned! Keep warm! 🧣
4 months ago
No, not really a direct sign, from what I know. My grandmother has diabetes, and she mainly complains about thirst and tiredness. Feeling cold could be due to a lot of other things like low iron or just normal body temperature variations. If you're worried about diabetes, better to get your sugar tested.
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4 months ago
Yaar, being cold isn't like a direct diabetes symptom, actually. Like, I've heard more about increased thirst, tiredness and all. Sometimes it could be related to circulation issues if diabetes is quite advanced, but for general feeling cold, there can be many other reasons. If you're concerned, just get a blood test done, simple.