8. Your cuts and bruises heal more slowly
Did you cut yourself with a knife recently while prepping dinner? If you’re healthy, the wound is most likely closed; if not, maybe you have type 2 diabetes. Slow healing is a pretty common sign of type 2 diabetes, so when cuts and bruises seem to heal more slowly, call your doctor.
Your body is unable to heal itself as it used to do because your blood sugar levels are high. The immune system can’t complete its duties and chores when it doesn’t have the right tools in hand, so when it’s deprived of certain components like proper blood flow and the right number of immune cells, it can lead to slow healing.
Talk to a health pro as soon as possible if your cuts and bruises won’t heal.