If you think you have diabetes you should look for these warning signs. One thing you should know is that the warning signs of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are much the same.These common signs and symptoms include excess glucose in the blood and not enough glucose being absorbed into the cells. The High blood glucose levels in type 1 diabetics are caused by a lack of insulin because the body has attacked its own insulin producing beta cells. The excess glucose in Type 2 diabetics is caused by the body developing insulin resistance. Sometimes pregnant women develop gestational diabetes because of insulin resistance caused by the pregnancy hormones.
The common warning signs and symptoms include the following; increased frequent urination, excessive thirst,increased unexplainable weight loss,tiredness and fatigue, numbness in limbs,vision blurring or loss, dry skin,increased susceptibility to infection,and bruises taking longer to heal.
Increased frequent urination is caused by excess amounts of glucose in the blood that the kidneys try to dilute with water from the blood, this keeps your bladder constantly full. Excessive thirst is caused by the same thing that causes frequent urination. Your kidneys are taking all the water out of the blood to dilute the glucose, so you become dehydrated and need to constantly drink more water.
Type 1 diabetic weight loss is more noticeable than type 2 diabetics.The pancreas stops making insulin because the body's immune system is attacking the insulin producing beta cells.Without the energy obtained from glucose being absorbed the body has to use the muscle and fat for energy. It happens more gradually in type 2 diabetes so its not as noticeable.
Weakness and fatigue occur because of the lack of energy available. Without the glucose being absorbed into the cells for energy your cells become starved which causes you to feel worn out and achy.The high blood glucose damages the nervous system especially the limbs(hands,feet,legs,arms). Lack of circulation to these limbs develops and can eventually lead to amputation or the limbs. The blood sugar levels also damage your eyes causing blurred vision and eventually blindness. They also cause skin problems, and lead to the rest of the warning signs and symptoms listed above. If you are having more than one of these symptoms you should consult your doctor or physician and have your blood glucose levels tested. The sooner you find out the sooner you can start treatment and prevent complications from occurring.
The common warning signs and symptoms include the following; increased frequent urination, excessive thirst,increased unexplainable weight loss,tiredness and fatigue, numbness in limbs,vision blurring or loss, dry skin,increased susceptibility to infection,and bruises taking longer to heal.
Increased frequent urination is caused by excess amounts of glucose in the blood that the kidneys try to dilute with water from the blood, this keeps your bladder constantly full. Excessive thirst is caused by the same thing that causes frequent urination. Your kidneys are taking all the water out of the blood to dilute the glucose, so you become dehydrated and need to constantly drink more water.
Type 1 diabetic weight loss is more noticeable than type 2 diabetics.The pancreas stops making insulin because the body's immune system is attacking the insulin producing beta cells.Without the energy obtained from glucose being absorbed the body has to use the muscle and fat for energy. It happens more gradually in type 2 diabetes so its not as noticeable.
Weakness and fatigue occur because of the lack of energy available. Without the glucose being absorbed into the cells for energy your cells become starved which causes you to feel worn out and achy.The high blood glucose damages the nervous system especially the limbs(hands,feet,legs,arms). Lack of circulation to these limbs develops and can eventually lead to amputation or the limbs. The blood sugar levels also damage your eyes causing blurred vision and eventually blindness. They also cause skin problems, and lead to the rest of the warning signs and symptoms listed above. If you are having more than one of these symptoms you should consult your doctor or physician and have your blood glucose levels tested. The sooner you find out the sooner you can start treatment and prevent complications from occurring.
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