Imagine your body sending urgent memos about impending trouble, yet you file them away unread. That’s the risk with diabetes, a metabolic condition where blood sugar soars unchecked because of insulin shortages or resistance. India’s AYUSH Ministry is sounding the alarm, imploring people to heed the ‘3P’ symptoms before diabetes escalates.

This disorder doesn’t announce itself dramatically; it whispers through subtle changes that demand attention. Early intervention via blood tests can halt progression and sidestep life-altering complications.

First up: polyuria, or the relentless call to urinate. Kidneys work overtime expelling surplus sugar, pulling fluids along and setting off a cycle of bathroom visits.

Next, polydipsia hits with ferocious thirst. Fluid loss dehydrates the system, making every sip feel insufficient as the mouth parches repeatedly.

Then polyphagia stirs ravenous hunger pangs. Glucose trapped in the bloodstream denies cells fuel, sparking overeating even as pounds melt away mysteriously.

Additional red flags include sudden weight drops without diet changes, chronic exhaustion, and muscle weakness. Specialists warn against dismissal: get tested promptly to confirm or rule out elevated sugars.

Untreated, diabetes paves the way for cardiovascular woes, renal issues, retinopathy, and neuropathy. But hope lies in holistic strategies – nutritious diets, physical activity, medications, and AYUSH-recommended yoga and herbal remedies.

By fostering awareness and regular monitoring, we can reclaim control, ensuring diabetes remains a manageable foe rather than an overwhelming adversary.