 Early signs of diabetes found in the hair may include: Impaired hair growth Hair growing more than normal The stoppage of new hair from forming. In a study published in the National Library of Medicine, hair follicle characteristics being an early marker for Type 2 diabetes was investigated. The hair follicle, like many other organs, is susceptible to high blood sugar (hyperglycaemia) damage, noted the study. It added: 'This can be noted in the relation between hyperglycaemia and androgenetic alopecia, and the hair loss of diabetes Type 2 patients.' The study found that having Type 2 diabetes can in fact affect the hair follicle but it 'is not yet fully understood' why. Early signs of diabetes can include an increased thirst or slow-healing wounds ( Getty Images) Other early indications of the condition may include: Increased thirst Frequent urination Fatigue Nausea and vomiting Shortness of breath Stomach pain Fruity breath odour A very dry mouth A rapid heartbeat. Ways to boost hair regrowth Biotin-rich foods are said to help boost hair regrowth. Foods that are rich in biotin include){kind=link}
Type 2 diabetes is a global health problem, with experts stressing the importance of people being aware of the early signs in order to make the appropriate changes. These early signs can be found on a person’s scalp
Hair loss is the inevitable part of growing older.
It occurs when hair reaches the final stage of the growth cycle and then begins to fall out.
New hair does typically grow from the same hair follicle but many factors can halt this.
This includes stress, changing hormones, or out of control blood sugar levels synonymous with Type 2 diabetes.