and slower to repair.
If a wound becomes red, swollen, warm, painful, draining fluid or slow to close, get medical advice.
7. Frequent infections
Recurring infections may be another clue. Some people with diabetes experience more frequent skin infections, gum infections, urinary tract infections or yeast infections.
High blood sugar can make it harder for the body to fight infection and can create conditions where certain germs grow more easily.
If infections keep coming back, it is worth asking whether blood sugar testing is needed.
8. Tingling, burning or numbness
