Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. If you have diabetes, your body either does not make enough insulin or cannot use the insulin it makes as well as it should.

Early detection and treatment can prevent or delay serious complications from diabetes. Here are 10 early warning signs that should not be ignored:

1. Frequent Urination

When your blood sugar is high, your kidneys try to filter out the excess sugar, causing you to urinate more frequently. This is often one of the first signs of diabetes.

2. Increased Thirst

Frequent urination can lead to dehydration, which makes you feel thirstier than usual. This creates a cycle of drinking and urinating that can be a clear sign of diabetes.

3. Unexplained Weight Loss

When you lose sugar through frequent urination, you also lose calories. Additionally, diabetes may keep the sugar from your food from reaching your cells, leading to constant hunger and weight loss.