Can diabetes cause testicular problems?
Causes of testicle pain or pain in the testicle area can include: Diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage caused by diabetes) Epididymitis (testicle inflammation) Hydrocele (fluid buildup that causes swelling of the scrotum)
What are the first signs of being a diabetic?
Diabetes Symptoms
- Urinate (pee) a lot, often at night.
- Are very thirsty.
- Lose weight without trying.
- Are very hungry.
- Have blurry vision.
- Have numb or tingling hands or feet.
- Feel very tired.
- Have very dry skin.
Why do my balls hurt diabetes?
If you have diabetes, you have difficulty regulating the levels of glucose in your bloodstream, which can result in nerve damage, especially in areas that are far from your heart and that contain delicate blood vessels and nerves, such as the skin surrounding your testes.
What are the signs and symptoms of diabetes?
Common symptoms of diabetes: 1 Urinating often. 2 Feeling very thirsty. 3 Feeling very hungry—even though you are eating. 4 Extreme fatigue. 5 Blurry vision. 6 Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal. 7 Weight loss—even though you are eating more (type 1) 8 Tingling, pain, or numbness in the hands/feet (type 2)
Can a person with Type 1 diabetes have no symptoms?
Can symptoms appear suddenly? In people with type 1 diabetes, the onset of symptoms can be very sudden, while in type 2 diabetes, they tend to come about more gradually, and sometimes there are no signs at all. Symptoms sometimes occur after a viral illness.
Why do I feel thirsty when I have diabetes?
Your kidneys are forced to work overtime to filter and absorb the excess glucose. When your kidneys can’t keep up, the excess glucose is excreted into your urine, dragging along fluids from your tissues, which makes you dehydrated. This will usually leave you feeling thirsty. As you drink more fluids to quench your thirst, you’ll urinate even more.
Why do you feel tired when you have diabetes?
Diabetes can make you feel tired. High blood glucose impairs your body’s ability to use glucose for energy needs. Dehydration from increased urination also can leave you feeling fatigued. When you lose glucose through frequent urination, you also lose calories.