6. Sudden Onset of Diabetes or Blood Sugar Changes
Here’s something few people realize: pancreatic cancer can affect insulin production, leading to sudden diabetes. You might start feeling thirsty all the time, urinate frequently, or feel drained after meals.
Research suggests: Around 1 in 10 people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer were first treated for new-onset diabetes.
David, 63, had normal blood sugar for years. Then one day, his doctor said, “Your glucose levels have doubled.” That was the beginning of his journey toward uncovering the real cause.
If your blood sugar spikes or drops unexpectedly, especially if accompanied by weight loss or fatigue, it’s worth checking what your pancreas is doing behind the scenes.
7. Itchy Skin and Dark Urine
This one seems random, right? But itchiness—especially on the hands and feet—can be an early sign of bile salt buildup due to a blocked duct. And that dark, tea-colored urine? Another hint of bilirubin accumulation.
What you might feel:
Persistent itch with no visible rash
Yellow-tinted palms or soles
A slight bitterness in the mouth
It may sound minor, but these sensory clues can appear weeks before more severe symptoms. Keep reading—because the last sign could completely change how you think about fatigue.
8. Unusual Fatigue and Weakness
Everyone gets tired—but pancreatic-related fatigue feels different. It’s a deep, bone-level exhaustion that doesn’t improve with rest.
Carolyn, 58, remembers waking up tired, going to bed tired, and losing her spark for everything. “I felt like I was moving through water,” she said.
