10 Prediabetes Symptoms
10. Irritability
The definition of irritability as a symptom is complex. Essentially, irritability can describe a proneness to anger or a tendency to react to stimuli by experiencing a negative emotion (i.e. anger). People with irritability may experience persistent anger or an exaggerated sense of frustration over minor difficulties. Furthermore, irritability is a common manifestation of several psychiatric conditions.
Irritability can also be a symptom of several medical conditions, including prediabetes and diabetes. In fact, it is one of the most commonly missed manifestations of diabetes. Furthermore, irritability can be an isolated finding in prediabetes or it can be caused by a psychiatric condition (i.e. mood disorders such as depression) that coexists with the disease. It has been proposed that, in prediabetes, the fluctuations in blood glucose levels can be associated with irritability. Although more studies are warranted to solidify this relationship, people with these conditions should report any sudden or abnormal changes in their mood to their healthcare provider.
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