Diabetes is the inability of the body to convert sugar into energy and so the sugar remains in the blood instead of going to the muscles then passes into the urine where it leaves the body. So even though there are large amounts of sugar in the blood, because it's eliminated as waste, the body loses its main source of fuel required for energy.
An estimated 23.6 million people in the United States or 7.8 percent of the population have diabetes. Of those, 17.9 million have been diagnosed, and about 5.7 million people have not yet been diagnosed. Each year, about 1.6 million people aged 20 or older are diagnosed with diabetes. Unfortunately many persons remain totally unaware that they have diabetes until they go for a physical or annual examination, when the disease shows up in their urine analysis or in blood-work. In many cases concerned family members will notice changes in the person who has diabetes that he or she may be ignoring. It's important to pay attention to your body so as to identify the following:
7 Symptoms of Diabetes:
1. Excessive thirst and dry mouth even after having something to drink.
2. Increased urination. It should not be concluded that one is diabetic based on this singular symptom because there are other causes of increased urination.
3. Unusual weight loss or gain. This can be attributed to other medical issues like hypo- or hyper-thyroidism, so it's important to have a medical examination and blood tests to determine the cause.
4. Blurred vision. This is a area that should be given careful attention as many persons are diagnosed with diabetes for the first time after they experience problems with their vision. Diabetes can cause temporary, and sadly, sometimes permanent blindness, like my former co-worker who had to be led out of his office because he literally lost his vision while sitting at his desk. Fortunately his loss was not permanent and his sight was gradually restored.
5. Nausea, with or without vomiting
6. Slow healing cuts or sores. Some persons will also find that they bruise easily.
7. Frequent vaginal infections in women and yeast infection in men.
Diabetes is a serious disease that is generally considered a life-long disease, especially if there are other factors involved such as a family history of the disease, hypertension or high blood pressure, high cholesterol, excess weight - being 20% above your recommended weight for your bodyframe; race or ethnic background. Research indicates that the risk of diabetes is greater in Hispanics, African-Americans, Native Americans, and Asians.
Interestingly there are large numbers of persons who were diagnosed with diabetes who have been able to stop taking medication and reportedly had 'good' readings indicating that the disease was under control. They attribute this to making changes in their eating habits and diet, regular exercise of at least half hour each day, weight loss and increased rest. It is highly recommended that any changes in your treatment should be discussed with your Medical Practitioner.
An estimated 23.6 million people in the United States or 7.8 percent of the population have diabetes. Of those, 17.9 million have been diagnosed, and about 5.7 million people have not yet been diagnosed. Each year, about 1.6 million people aged 20 or older are diagnosed with diabetes. Unfortunately many persons remain totally unaware that they have diabetes until they go for a physical or annual examination, when the disease shows up in their urine analysis or in blood-work. In many cases concerned family members will notice changes in the person who has diabetes that he or she may be ignoring. It's important to pay attention to your body so as to identify the following:
7 Symptoms of Diabetes:
1. Excessive thirst and dry mouth even after having something to drink.
2. Increased urination. It should not be concluded that one is diabetic based on this singular symptom because there are other causes of increased urination.
3. Unusual weight loss or gain. This can be attributed to other medical issues like hypo- or hyper-thyroidism, so it's important to have a medical examination and blood tests to determine the cause.
4. Blurred vision. This is a area that should be given careful attention as many persons are diagnosed with diabetes for the first time after they experience problems with their vision. Diabetes can cause temporary, and sadly, sometimes permanent blindness, like my former co-worker who had to be led out of his office because he literally lost his vision while sitting at his desk. Fortunately his loss was not permanent and his sight was gradually restored.
5. Nausea, with or without vomiting
6. Slow healing cuts or sores. Some persons will also find that they bruise easily.
7. Frequent vaginal infections in women and yeast infection in men.
Diabetes is a serious disease that is generally considered a life-long disease, especially if there are other factors involved such as a family history of the disease, hypertension or high blood pressure, high cholesterol, excess weight - being 20% above your recommended weight for your bodyframe; race or ethnic background. Research indicates that the risk of diabetes is greater in Hispanics, African-Americans, Native Americans, and Asians.
Interestingly there are large numbers of persons who were diagnosed with diabetes who have been able to stop taking medication and reportedly had 'good' readings indicating that the disease was under control. They attribute this to making changes in their eating habits and diet, regular exercise of at least half hour each day, weight loss and increased rest. It is highly recommended that any changes in your treatment should be discussed with your Medical Practitioner.
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