It is noted that 90 percent of the population with diabetes have Type 2 diabetes symptoms, or non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. This can also be termed as adult-onset diabetes. Unlike Type I diabetes, Type 2 diabetes symptoms seems hardly noticeable. A person with Type II diabetes will all of a sudden notice some symptoms that aren't the norm for that person. If that person is overweight with some of that 'middle age spread', they will note they are fatigued and put it down to being overweight.
A person will begin to be aware ever so gradually with the increase of fatigue. Others, and not all symptoms apply to all people, will notice an increase in drowsiness. Again, one may put it down to age, weight or busy life style. Other symptoms which should be watched, could be increased thirst, blurred vision, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, slow healing of any cut or scrape, frequent skin infections or itchy skin.
Below is a list of common symptoms:
Fatigue Drowsiness Increased thirst Blurred vision Unexplained weight loss Frequent skin infection Numbness in toes Overweight yeast infections of vagina and penis frequent urination slow healing itchy skin increased hunger
Sometimes it may seem there are really no Type2 diabetes symptoms at all as they may not be hardly noticeable. Then possibly a few symptoms may appear and they go undiagnosed. If these symptoms are not checked out by a doctor there could be serious complications, possibly a heart attack or stroke. There may not be any obvious symptoms that are experienced but the disease may be damaging the heart, blood vessels, nerves, eyes, kidneys and many other organs. Not all of the damage to the organs is permanent; with early treatment some can be prevented.
Of course there are some Type 2 diabetes symptoms which are blatant warnings and people who are at higher risk are those that are overweight, those that are 65 years of age or older, those that are younger than 65 years of age and don't exercise regularly, giving birth to a baby weighing more than 9 pounds or have a parent or sibling with diagnosed diabetes.
If you have a parent with Type 2 Diabetes there is a 15% chance that you may develop the disease. If both parents had Type 2 diabetes your risk factor increases to 50%, if a sibling has Type 2 Diabetes your risk factor is 10%. If your twin has type 2 diabetes your risk factor is 90%. Your risk can be overwhelmingly reduced though with some lifestyle changes in diet and knowing your blood sugar levels
A person will begin to be aware ever so gradually with the increase of fatigue. Others, and not all symptoms apply to all people, will notice an increase in drowsiness. Again, one may put it down to age, weight or busy life style. Other symptoms which should be watched, could be increased thirst, blurred vision, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, slow healing of any cut or scrape, frequent skin infections or itchy skin.
Below is a list of common symptoms:
Fatigue Drowsiness Increased thirst Blurred vision Unexplained weight loss Frequent skin infection Numbness in toes Overweight yeast infections of vagina and penis frequent urination slow healing itchy skin increased hunger
Sometimes it may seem there are really no Type2 diabetes symptoms at all as they may not be hardly noticeable. Then possibly a few symptoms may appear and they go undiagnosed. If these symptoms are not checked out by a doctor there could be serious complications, possibly a heart attack or stroke. There may not be any obvious symptoms that are experienced but the disease may be damaging the heart, blood vessels, nerves, eyes, kidneys and many other organs. Not all of the damage to the organs is permanent; with early treatment some can be prevented.
Of course there are some Type 2 diabetes symptoms which are blatant warnings and people who are at higher risk are those that are overweight, those that are 65 years of age or older, those that are younger than 65 years of age and don't exercise regularly, giving birth to a baby weighing more than 9 pounds or have a parent or sibling with diagnosed diabetes.
If you have a parent with Type 2 Diabetes there is a 15% chance that you may develop the disease. If both parents had Type 2 diabetes your risk factor increases to 50%, if a sibling has Type 2 Diabetes your risk factor is 10%. If your twin has type 2 diabetes your risk factor is 90%. Your risk can be overwhelmingly reduced though with some lifestyle changes in diet and knowing your blood sugar levels
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