Diabetes symptoms: Three ‘unusual’ warning signs of high blood sugar in the body

Itching

Another symptom which impacts the skin can be itching.

Typically, this is an itchiness that won’t go away no matter how much your scratch.

Caused by fibre damaged throughout the body, patients often note this is most poignant in the hands and feet.

However, it may also be caused by damage to the blood vessels which may also reduce blood circulation to the extremities.

When this occurs, the skin may become dry, and subsequently itchy.

Itchiness is not always a certain sign of diabetes, so do not panic. If you have noticed itchiness, be sure to speak to your GP who can run specific tests and find the root cause.