Do you have these common signs of diabetes?
There are over seven million people in the United States that are living with diabetes and do not even know it. Due to the health risks involved with this metabolic disease, this is an extremely scary statistic!
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Thousands and thousands of people die each year as a result of underlying issues with diabetes. It is important to recognize the
symptoms of diabetes because it is a disease that can be controlled, and in most cases, prevented. First, lets take a look at the different types of diabetes so that you are aware of how each one affects the body.
Type 1 Diabetes - This is an autoimmune disease that completely attacks its own cells in the body, specifically the pancreas, disabling insulin production. Type 1 diabetes can be controlled through insulin treatments.
Type 2 Diabetes - This is the most common form of diabetes, accounting for 95% of all cases. Unlike type 1, the body either produces insufficient amounts of insulin, or the insulin is distributed inadequately. A healthy and active lifestyle can prevent this disease from occurring.
Gestational Diabetes - Sometimes during a woman’s pregnancy, her glucose levels can shoot through the roof. This does not mean she had diabetes before she conceived, or that she will suffer from this disease after the baby is born, although the risks of getting type 2 diabetes after pregnancy is very high. The doctor will advise a plan to make sure that mommy and baby are both healthy during pregnancy.
Signs of diabetes can range from mild to severe. It is important to always be aware of any changes in your body, no matter how small the change may be.
Type I Diabetes Symptoms :
- Excessive thirst
- Frequent urination
- Weight loss
- Increase in appetite
- Irritability
- Exhaustion
- Limb amputation
- Blindness
- ComaType II Diabetes Symptoms
- Reoccurring infections
- Itchy skin
- Numbness in hands or feet
- Blurred vision
- Slow healing of minor cuts, scrapes, or bruises
All symptoms of Type 1There are no known symptoms of gestational diabetes. Women who are at risk are given an oral glucose tolerance test, usually around their 24th week of pregnancy. These are women that are overweight or have a family history of diabetes.
Diabetes symptoms are your body’s way of telling you that something is wrong. Pay attention to any changes, and always consult with your doctor about any problems you are experiencing.
If you have a family
history of diabetes, then you might want to get checked periodically so that you can be ahead of the game. Eat healthy,
exercise often, and report any symptoms to your doctor.
