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Signs Of Diabetes
By Eunice Gaelek
Diabetes is a serious condition that leaves the body unable to control its own sugars. Type 1 and type 2 are similar in terms of symptoms and complications. They difference lies in the speed at which the disease manifest in the body.
Type 1 symptoms develop relatively quickly. This form of is caused by an autoimmune response within the body. This response creates an attack on the valuable beta cells that are found in the pancreas. In the case of type 1 diabetes, there is no insulin being produced. Therefore, the symptoms develop rapidly and the disease worsens very quickly. Without early diagnosis and proper treatment a person suffering type 1 can quickly fall into a diabetic coma. This irreversible condition causes the patient to face a lifetime of insulin supplements.
The situation is quite different with type 2 diabetes. In this form of the disease, some insulin is still being produced. There is a natural release of insulin, however it may not be enough for the body to process, or the cells may have become resistant and unable to utilize the available insulin. In type 2 the symptoms develop more slowly and grow progressively worse over an extended period of time, and it may be years before a diagnosis is in place.
Both type 1 and type 2 present similar symptoms. You must be aware of the signs, and speak with your doctor if you feel that you might be developing diabetes.
* Thirst: Excessive thirst is often one early sign of progressing diabetes. Thirst can be caused by many factors, but if you experience persistent thirst, talk to your doctor.
* Drowsiness and Lethargy: Everyone is leading a busy lifestyle, so drowsiness is not an uncommon complaint. However, if the condition continues for several days, it should be brought to your doctor's attention.
* Urinating Frequently: Excessive thirst obviously leads to more frequent urination. If you notice that the urine has a sweet smell, it
may contain higher levels of sugar. is just one condition that can cause frequent urination. Ask your doctor to be sure.
* Vision Changes: Smaller blood vessels may be damaged by high blood glucose levels. In turn, the sensitive structures of the eyes may also be damaged. Have any sudden changes in your vision promptly investigated.
* Sugary Breath: Increased sugar levels in the blood can create a sweet smell to the breath. If you or your friends notice that your breath smells sweet, you should consider the possibility of this being a symptom of diabetes.
* Eating More: There are many causes of an increased appetite, but it can also pose a potential risk of diabetes. Speak with a doctor if you have unexplained weight loss along with your increased appetite
* Labored or Heavy Breathing: Of course, many respiratory conditions will create breathing difficulties. This, however, may be a sign of that should not be ignored.
* Stupor or Unconsciousness: This is one of the last signs of to present itself. By the time that the patient shows these symptoms, it may be too late to help.
Diabetes can affect anyone, so it's important to be aware of the signs and symptoms. Early detection is the key to successfully treating both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Ignoring the signs and delaying treatment, on the other hand, may lead to additional health risks and more serious complications. See your doctor immediately if you have one symptom or a combination of the signs of diabetes. Contributor Mary Davis contributes articles to a variety of web sites, on health diet fitness and family health issues.
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