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Symptoms of Diabetes

While it’s very easy to test for diabetes symptom , a simple blood glucose test is the determining factor, diabetes may not be easily recognized at first since so many of its symptoms are also common complaints for people who do not have diabetes. For this reason, diabetes may often go undiagnosed for a period of time before it is discovered and treated, if it is discovered in time to prevent complications. Frequent urination, particularly at night, can also be a symptom of diabetes, but this symptom alone would not necessarily suggest the disease either. This symptom would also have to become pretty annoying and recurrent before it would prompt most people to consult a doctor. Unexplained weight loss is another possible sign of diabetes but again, not a significant indication that the individual necessarily has diabetes. In many cases, people who want to lose weight would consider this an unexpected blessing and might not consult their doctor unless they had lost a considerable amount of weight over a period of time. Skin infections, wounds that are slow to heal, particularly sores on the feet and ankles, and recurrent vaginal infections (in women), are signs of possible diabetes that are somewhat more likely to draw attention and result in a diagnosis. Blurred vision and tingling or numbness in the hands or feet are also possible indicators of diabetes, and since these symptoms can be troublesome, are more likely to result in medical attention and diagnosis. Individuals who experience several of the above-mentioned symptoms may have good reason to suspect diabetes, particularly if they are in any of the higher risk categories, and should contact their physician to request a simple blood glucose test which can either confirm or rule out diabetes. Type 2 diabetes develops slowly and the symptoms are usually less severe. Some people may not notice any symptoms at all and their diabetes is only picked up in a routine medical check up. Some people may put the symptoms down to ‘getting older’ or ‘overwork’. Type 1 diabetes develops much more quickly, usually over a few weeks, and symptoms are normally very obvious. In both types of diabetes, the symptoms are quickly relieved once the diabetes is treated. Early treatment will also reduce the chances of developing serious health problems.

What Are Symptoms of Diabetes?

Previously I have discussed the signs and symptoms of diabetes, specifically on symptoms of diabetes type 1 and type 2. In short, the symptoms of diabetes include polydipsia, polyuria, increase fatigue, weight fluctuation, blurry vision, irritability, infections and poor wounding healing. When body develops from prediabetes and enter diabetes stage, it resulted in physiological and homeostatic changes. These changes include an increase in hormones production and elevate blood glucose level. Permanent changes or conversion from prediabetes to diabetes will result in serious Diabetes Complications and body indicates these changes by steady symptoms. The following are some symptoms of Diabetes Complications: 1. Diabetic Retinopathy – soreness in the eyes and may result in loss of vision 2. Renal (kidney) Disease – may cause edema or swelling in the feet and legs. The accumulation of water in the body gets more sever overtime and simultaneously increases blood pressure. 3. Skin Infection – Hands, feet and other parts of the body may develop numbness, burning or stabbing pain, especially in the night. This mode of infection is caused by diabetes neuropathy where damage nerves result in loss of feeling, pain or burning sensations. Individual that suffers from diabetes are subjected to bacteria or fungal infections. 4. Digestive Problems – Increase damage to nerves that control internal organs which is known as autonomic neuropathy. 5. Profuse Sweating – Damage to sweat glands which control the amount of volume secretion. This may in turn result in dehydration through sweating. 6. Bladder Problem – Dysfunctional bladder sensing thus result in water retention. 7. Chest Pain (angina) – Shortness of breath, dizziness or light migraine. May result in fast heartbeat which is also symptoms for heart attack or stroke. The reason for having heart attack is due to vessel constriction where narrowing vessels increases vascular diseases such as coronary artery diseases. Diabetes can result in many different complications, some of which are used by Michael as he has used The Diabetes Guide to help him identify the symptoms and some mode of preventive measures for diabetics. Michael is giving a more in-depth review of the various ways in which you can maintain blood glucose level.