Recognizing The Symptoms Of Diabetes   by Sandy Rutherforde

in Health / Diseases and Conditions    (submitted 2012-01-21)

Everyone should be alert to the symptoms of diabetes. While obesity and family history can increase your risk, anyone can develop it.

Two of the most common symptoms of diabetes should be noticeable. You may find yourself needing to urinate more often than you usually do, and you may also be bothered by persistent thirst. If these symptoms continue for more than a couple of weeks, schedule an appointment with your physician.

Weight loss is another symptom. If you have not been on a diet, and have had no recent illnesses that may have led you to lose weight, it is a symptom to take seriously. You may be eating as much food as you normally do, but your body no longer processes it appropriately.

Many people who have diabetes find normal bruises and cuts do not heal as quickly as they should. Bruises can also appear when they normally would not. Diabetics often find minor bumps can result in bruising.

A person who is often irritable or fatigued without a legitimate reason may be showing signs of diabetes. The reason for these particular symptoms is a fluctuation in one's blood sugar levels. When a person's blood glucose level is not stable, he can begin to feel tired and irritable very easily. He may also feel confused, agitated, and lose the ability to concentrate. Whether his blood glucose is too high or too low, it can affect his body, mind, and general personality.

In instances of Type 2 diabetes, your ability to see clearly may change. Your vision can become blurred, making it difficult to focus. Even if you have perfect vision in general, your sight can be impaired by diabetes.

Frequent infections can occur in a diabetic. These can include infections of the urinary tract, the skin, and yeast infections. Bacteria will grow more rapidly when there is glucose in the body's tissues. Diabetes can also affect your general immune system. These factors make it easier for infections to develop.

One of the main problems with the symptoms of diabetes is all of the symptoms can be attributed to other conditions. Some are relatively minor, while others can be life threatening. The most important point you need to know about diabetes is it can usually be treated effectively if it is detected early. If you or a loved one have any of these signs, make an appointment to visit a doctor as soon as possible. Testing for diabetes is fast, simple, and painless. It is one test that can improve your overall quality of life.

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