“Future Warns Us Through Current Symptoms In Nature”
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In this post we’ll know about the signs and symptoms of Diabetes, because early diagnosis leads to much better Prognosis (Outcome of treatment or chances of being cured).
Symptoms vary from person to person. The early stages of diabetes have very few symptoms, so you may not know you have the disease. But damage may already be happening to your eyes, your kidneys and your cardiovascular system even before you notice symptoms.
Common Symptoms: TYPE I
The following symptoms may be the first signs of type 1 diabetes. Or, they may occur when blood sugar is high.
§ Being very thirsty
§ Feeling very hungry
§ Feeling tired all the time
§ Having blurry eyesight
§ Feelings of pins and needles in your feet
§ Losing feeling in your feet
§ Losing weight without trying
§ Urinating more often (including urinating at night or bedwetting in children who were dry overnight before)
For other people, following serious warning symptoms may be the first signs of type 1 diabetes. Or, they may happen when blood sugar is very high (diabetic ketoacidosis):
§ Deep, rapid breathing
§ Dry skin and mouth
§ Flushed face
§ Fruity breath odor
§ Nausea or vomiting; inability to keep down fluids
§ Stomach pain
Common Symptoms: TYPE II
People with type 2 diabetes often have no symptoms at first. They may not have symptoms for many years.
Early symptoms of diabetes caused by a high blood sugar level may include:
§ Bladder, kidney or other infections that are more frequent or heal slowly
§ Frequent or recurring skin, gum or vaginal yeast infections
§ Fatigue
§ Hunger
§ Increased thirst
§ Increased urination
§ Blurred vision
§ Slow-healing wounds, sores or bruises
§ Some people with diabetes don’t have any of these signs or symptoms.
The only way to know if you have diabetes is to have your doctor do a blood test.
After many years, diabetes can lead to serious health problems, and as a result, many other symptoms.
Symptoms of Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes
Insulin resistance and prediabetes usually have no symptoms. People may have one or both conditions for several years without knowing they have them. Even without symptoms, health care providers can identify people at high risk by their physical characteristics, also known as risk factors.
People with a severe form of insulin resistance may have dark patches of skin, usually on the back of the neck. Sometimes people have a dark ring around their neck. Dark patches may also appear on elbows, knees, knuckles, and armpits. This condition is called Acanthosis Nigricans. In addition, there may be cholesterol problems, yeast infections and skipped or absent periods in teen girls and women.
When To Call Your Doctor?
§ You start feeling very thirsty and are urinating more often than usual.
§ You are nauseous or vomit more than once.
§ You lose a significant amount of weight.
§ You start breathing deeper and faster.
§ Your breath smells like nail polish remover.
§ You start to tremble, feel weak and drowsy, and then feel confused or dizzy, or your vision becomes blurred.
§ You feel uncoordinated.
§ You have a sore, blister or wound (especially on your feet) that won't heal.
If blood sugar levels become very high without treatment, a condition called diabetic ketoacidosis may develop. If this happens, symptoms may include shortness of breath, pain in the abdomen, vomiting, dehydration, and even coma and death if left untreated.
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