Symptoms Of Diabetes And Your Risks

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I was diagnosed as a Type 2 diabetic at the start of December. A bummer, because it meant I would not be able to enjoy Christmas pudding or the mince pies! But having it officially diagnosed, I am determined that being a diabetic is going to be a positive thing in my life. Well, I have already lost weight by eliminating sugar and eating a more healthy diet.

For years I ignored symptoms and signs that something was wrong. Please don’t be as daft as I was. If you have the slightest feeling that something is wrong, go see your doctor. Meanwhile, to help you recognise the symptons earlier than I did, read this article by Elsie Chan.

Symptoms Of Diabetes And Your Risks
By Elsie Shan

Diabetes is a chronic disease affecting millions of people around the world. It is an incurable disease and once diagnosed must take medication for life. Diabetes is caused by the failure of the pancreas to produce insulin to help in glucose metabolism. This defect causes glucose to remain in the blood stream and if left untreated for long periods of time, will cause secondary damage to the eyes, heart, liver, kidney and other important organs.

The symptoms of diabetes are often difficult to notice. You might just brush it aside because it doesn’t cause pain and you always assume that it is something else that is giving you the symptom. Below are some of the symptoms of diabetes and if you have more than one sign, it is advisable to pay your doctor a visit to rule out the possibility of the disease.

Dehydration occurs because of body fluid is lost due to frequent urination. In more serious cases of diabetes it leads to a buildup of ketones in the blood. Ketones are acids which can poison the body. Ketocidosis will lead to diabetic coma and eventually death.

Some people may also experience dizziness at the onset of diabetes. This is related to the sense of balance of the body which involves the eyes, ears and brain. When diabetes is out of control it may also lead to fainting due to low blood glucose level (hypoglycemia) or high blood glucose level (hyperglycemia).

The risk of getting this disease is higher if your family has a history of it. If the symptoms of diabetes persist, consult your family doctor fast. Your doctor will do a fasting plasma glucose test to determine your blood glucose level. Your blood glucose level is high if the result is above 125 mg/dl. If this is the case, your doctor will perform a second test to confirm the first diagnosis before they can give you a prescription.

Conclusion

Diabetes can lead to many other life threatening diseases if left untreated. If you have one or more of the symptoms of diabetes, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly. Early intervention will minimize the damage caused by this disease. Adjust your lifestyle to adapt to this disease.

If you need more information on diabetes, visit Diabetes Diet and Elsie Shan

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Symptoms Of Diabetes And Your Risks