Diabetes symptoms: 5 lesser known warning signs of high blood sugar levels

23 Jan, 2025

Jigyasa Sahay

Fruity breath: When blood sugar increases in diabetics, it produces ketones acid that results in fruity smelling breath.

Dark skin patch: When there is high level of insulin in blood it may cause darkening on the skin area usually around the neck.

Frequent infection: High blood sugar levels weaken immunity leaving you more susceptible to health risks - vaginal infection, yeast infection etc.

Skin tags: Due to insulin resistance, people at risk of diabetes may develop skin tags.

Change in vision: With high levels of diabetes, body's fluid levels may alter affecting eyes too. Swelling, blurry vision can be a result of sudden glucose spike.

This is generic information and no substitute for any medical advice. Always get checked from a doctor before self-diagnosis.

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