The symptoms of the flu or influenza typically include fever, chills, body aches, muscle pain, headache and fatigue. Other flu symptoms that may not be noticed initially are dry cough, runny nose, and sore throat. The fever is usually the first of the flu symptoms that a person notices and it may be very high, up to 106 degrees.The symptoms of the flu are similar to other conditions such as the common cold, but bacterial infections and mononucleosis also have similar symptoms. Bacterial infections respond well to antibiotics, but antibiotics...
6/30/2013
Increased thirst - dehydration caused by your kidneys not being able to filter the amounts of sugar from you blood properly causes you to feel extremely thirsty.Unexplained weight loss - if your body is not absorbing and using the sugars that you consume and the sugars are leaving your body through more frequent urination, your body is being denied calories that help you to maintain a healthy weight. Hunger - losing calories through urination when your body does not absorb the sugars that you consume can cause you to constantly feel hungry.Fatigue...
Diabetes is a serious medical condition that directly affects the metabolism of the body. This is the method in which the body takes digested food and then converts it into energy so we can grow and develop properly. When an individual experiences complications associated with the glucose, or "sugar" in their blood, the end result is usually diabetes. That's why it's important to understand what diabetic symptoms are, so you can catch the disease in its earliest stages.Many times, if someone suffers from a glucose condition, they will discover...
6/29/2013
Pre-diabetes is a name given to a condition where the glucose tolerance by the body is destroyed resulting in high blood sugar levels as compared to normal healthy person Although the glucose levels are not that high as in a diabetic person. In the US, this condition has become a major health concern in many individuals. Studies show that in the US at least 54 million people are affected with pre diabetic condition. There is a great possibility that these people are most likely to get full blown diabetes in the next ten years.The reasons for getting...
Diabetes is something that many people fear but don't know what to look for as early warning signs. This disease is best treated early and the effects of the disease can be limited and sometimes cured with a change of lifestyle. It is generally best if you notice anything that is not usual, or concerning to you, that you get a check up. There is much that doctors can do nowadays that can bring relief to sufferers. Diabetes is not the "bad news" it used to be in days gone by.Common Symptoms Of DiabetesExtreme thirst is one of the unusual symptoms...
Diabetes is a very common type of disease. It is also very common among the children. It has the ability to do a great harm to the young children, but with the help of advance medical treatment childhood diabetes can be reduced in a sustainable position. It can be easily detected at the earlier stage by observing some symptoms at the starting time.The most common initial symptom of diabetes is the rate of urination will increase in a high volume. If you need to urinate more frequently than regular, you must take care of it. It happens when the...
6/28/2013
Swine flu signs and symptoms are similar to the pains with the standard flu virus. H1n1 virus (Swine Flu) is transmittable and is also considered to be spread from one person to another in the same manner as seasonal influenza along with other common respiratory infections spread. The viruses aren't spread by food. With regards to close contact ( inside a metre) with the infected person while they are talking, coughing or sneezing puts you susceptible to becoming infected.FactsSwine flu can be highly contagious, relatively far more infectious than...
Most People Exhibit few or no noticeable symptoms of diabetes, and tend to be shocked when high sugar is detected in routine blood or urine tests.In most people who develop diabetes two typical symptoms are present-frequent need to urinate and increased thirst.Frequent UrinationA patient of diabetes passes large quantities of urine several times a day. There is a frequent urge at night to empty the bladder. When glucose cannot enter the body cells, it accumulates in the blood and starts appearing in the urine. Diabetics are prone to excessive urination...
Many of the symptoms of diabetes can be so subtle that often times the signs of diabetes can go undetected by those that are diagnosed with the disease. Chronic fatigue is one of those symptoms.Unfortunately most times it can be quite easy to overlook many of the symptoms of diabetes, for example, frequent feelings of thirst, more than the usual sweet cravings as well as slight feelings of depression are symptoms that are associated with many different conditions and diseases. Diabetics can often go without any knowledge that they are indeed suffering...
6/27/2013
Diabetes and hepatitis B are linked in my mind because of my father. He had type 2 diabetes and heart disease, and he had spent time in the hospital after a heart attack. But none of that killed him.He contracted hepatitis B, and he never got over it. He was 55 when he died. So when I hear about a study that concludes type 2 diabetics are twice as likely to get hepatitis B it gets my attention.The CDC Says Diabetics Need Vaccination for Hepatitis BThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control have come out with a new recommendation. They are asking doctors...
What Are Some Child Diabetes Symptoms?Are you worried that you child might have childhood diabetes? If so you should know that there are many different child diabetes symptoms that you might want to look for. They can often be the same symptoms as many other disorders, so if diabetes is suspected, take the child to the doctor right away.There are many different symptoms of childhood diabetes. Some of the signs that you might want to look for are fatigue, crankiness, and a lack of interest in activities that your child once enjoyed.You may also...
Hyperglycemia is the medical term for high blood sugar. In most cases, hyperglycemia goes hand in hand with diabetes. However, there are other causes that can be found for the condition. The definition of what is considered a high amount of sugar often varies by the medical establishment.In most cases, it is considered any level that is over 180 on a blood glucose test. This level would be high if you have been fasting for at least four hours, as levels this high can be common after a meal. There are specific causes and treatments for non-diabetic...
6/26/2013
Diabetics have to be especially vigilant in making sure that they get their seasonal flu shot and the H1N1 shot as well. These shots are a good idea for everyone, but for diabetics they are critical. The flu can cause changes in your blood sugar levels.You have to get shots like these every year, unlike others shots like tetanus or measles. The flu mutates quickly so every year is a necessity - last year's vaccine likely won't work for this year's flu. Scientists start working on the next season's vaccine well before the season starts. Fortunately,...
Your body has ways of telling you when something is wrong. It is important that you know the symptoms of type 2 diabetes because, the sooner treatment starts, the less damage will be done to your body.The symptoms for this disease are many and seemingly innocent so you must pay close attention. By themselves they may appear harmless-I guarantee they are not.Here are the most common symptoms.o Frequent urination (causing the kidneys to work harder) due to excessive urineo Excessive thirsto Tired and weak-flu like symptoms-causing maybe a slow down...
Per la maggior parte delle persone i sintomi del diabete non sembrano molto gravi quando prima viverle. Infatti la grande maggioranza dei diabetici diagnosticate. C'è una stimata 17 milioni diabetici negli Stati Uniti da solo, e si stima che 5,9 milioni devono ancora essere diagnosticati con questa malattia in pericolo di vita.Molte persone possono anche esprimere una sorta di incredulità quando essi sono diagnosticati con il diabete. I sintomi diabetici possono sembrare così minori che dicendo "Non mi sento diverso" o "Non sento malata" è una...
6/25/2013
Millions of people suffer from diabetes, a group of diseases characterized by high blood sugar levels. These levels can arise from ineffective insulin production, insulin action is inadequate or a combination of both. Because many of the early symptoms of diabetes appear to be harmless, the condition can go undetected for a long time, meaning that many people don't get treatment until they're very sick. Early diagnosis is an important part of getting the right treatment and adjusting your lifestyle in order to take account of diabetes. Here...
Diabetes is a disease caused by the body's inability to produce or use insulin, which can cause dangerous fluctuations in blood glucose levels, lead to organ damage, coma and even death. Diabetes symptoms are generally the result of these fluctuations in blood sugar. Mirrored symptoms diabetes type I and type II diabetes, with only a few exceptions.Diabetes type I, or insulin-dependent diabetes, produces such symptoms as diabetic unusual thirst and increased urination, extreme hunger, unexplained weight loss, blurred vision and fatigue unrelieved....
Many people completely ignore the symptoms and signs of diabetes. This can be a deadly decision. It is estimated that approximately 27% of the population have this disease (diagnosis, undiagnosed or pre-diabetes). Ignoring the easy look up symptoms do not go away. In fact, it makes you more likely to lose their lives to it. And as you'll see at the end of this article, it can kill very quickly.I myself have ignored all the classic signs and was within two weeks of dying when a chiropractor actually recognized as diabetes and sent me to a doctor...
6/24/2013
We get colds and flus from time to time, but for diabetics colds and flus can be a little more serious. People with diabetes are more prone to infections, so it's important to make sure a cold and flu doesn't turn ugly. Here are some simple hints and tips that should help you should get a cold or flu.1) drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration-if you don't eat properly and your dehydrated glucose levels of the blood may become too low. Dehydration can cause problems as well.2) Rest-lots of rest will allow the body to repair and fight colds...
As type 2 diabetes, neuropathy or nerve diseases, may be unnoticed as the symptoms are gradual.Generally occurs in diabetics over 40 years and who have the blood sugar control poor. It has been found to affect approximately 60% of all diabetic diagnosis and often cause infections and amputations of the foot.Generally appears after 10 years or more of blood sugar levels high and occurs in both diabetics of type 1 and 2. Can be cured, however, simply of blood glucose control, making the contraction of the disease first totally avoidable.Taller people...
The flu is more dangerous for diabetics than for others. Why is it so? Any kind of disease raises blood sugar levels in diabetic patients. In fact, a disease can prevent a diabetic to eat properly, which further affects blood glucose levels. Diabetes affects the immune system by causing people to become more vulnerable to severe cases of flu (Centers for Disease Control (CDC).) Diabetics who contract the flu usually get very sick, very sick, compared to other people that swine flu. In many cases, diabetics with the flu will end up in hospital.People...
6/23/2013
It's that time of year where the cold and flu season really starts to get into full swing. For the past few months you've seen ads or were asked by the doctor to the flu vaccine in preparation for flu season. For patients with diabetes, influenza can be a devastating disease. For this reason, it is recommended that all patients are vaccinated against influenza in September, well before the flu season begins.How to know if I have the flu?Influenza is a virus that is characterized by a sudden onset of fever, chills, headache, muscle aches and cough....
Before diving into different diabetes treatments for types 1 and 2 here is a brief introduction to diabetes. The hormone insulin helps the body utilize blood sugar, also known as glucose, and use this glucose for energy. The food that you eat is broken down by your body, all the fats, proteins and carbohydrates are broken down to use as energy. When the body is processing or digesting the food you have eaten, the carbohydrates which were consumed are broken down by the body into glucose. Once this glucose has been broken down, it will be absorbed...
Although there are two different types of diabetes, Type 2 diabetes counts for an overwhelming majority of the cases: 90 to 95%. And recently, the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes has been on the rise around the world, and especially in the United States. In 1997 only 5 states had Type 2 rates of 6% or more. Just ten years later in 2007, the figures had risen: 47 states had a prevalence rate of 6% or more, and in 8 states over 10% of the population had been diagnosed with this disease. With the prevalence of diabetes rising so rapidly, you can see...
6/22/2013
Diabetes is a chronic disease in which there is an excess of glucose (sugar) in blood. In diabetes blood sugar levels go haywire. It is one of the leading major causes of blindness heart disease kidney failure amputations and digestive disorders. The major causes are heredity immune system dysfunction and viruses. Among the contributory causes are obesity lack of exercise and improper nutrition diet. You don't get the proper nutrients needed if you over consume processed chemically treated overcooked high fat high glycemic packaged and nutrient...
We are in the midst of an epidemic of diabetes. The prevalence of the disease has increased so quickly, It almost behaves as if it is an infection (it isn't). Overall, 8% of people in the United States have diabetes.90-95% have Type 2 Diabetes.African Americans and Hispanic Americans have a 12-13% prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes. Among United States residents 65 years or older, the prevalence jumps to 25%. The upsurge in Type 2 Diabetes is due to the increasing prevalence of obesity and inactivity. Obesity and inactivity alone however are not enough...
Finding out the causes and symptoms of diabetes in dogs is a humane thing to do for those who really love their pets. For a dog to suffer with a disease such as diabetes can be just as dangerous as it is for a human.Here in this informative article on the causes and symptoms of diabetes in dogs, we will take a look at the facts that will help you to learn what causes diabetes in dogs and how to recognize its symptoms. This can help you give your pet a longer, happier life.The cause of diabetes in dogs is similar to the cause of diabetes in humans...
6/21/2013
These days receiving general screening for diabetes is very important. Diabetes is a word you hear in the news and on the street with startling frequency but what exactly is everyone talking about? Diabetes comes up in serious discussion and also in jokes-but diabetes is nothing to laugh about.We have a huge problem with diabetes in this country. In fact, it is estimated that almost ten percent of the population is has this potentially fatal disease. The total amount of individuals infected with diabetes is over twenty five million. That's a lot...
The ailment of Diabetes is not something to be taken lightly. Moreover, the number of diabetes and pre-diabetes inflicted people in the United States of America has grown alarmingly over the past few years. Believe it or not, the data provided by the American Diabetes Association tells us that over 23 million people suffer from this disease in the United States of America alone. Frighteningly, not taking enough measures initially might lead to severe complications later.Can diabetes cause memory loss? Well, if you do not take precautions right...
Causes of diabetes include excess consumption of sugar and high quantity of refined carbohydrates. Other causes of diabetes can be due to voracious eating, overweight and obesity. This ailment develops in all age categories but it is more frequent among older and middle aged people. As a result of people's eating habits nowadays, there are many cases of this deadly disease compared to what was obtainable some years back.This ailment will occur in the body as soon as the glucose in the body rises above normal level. This is why it is necessary to...
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