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Diabetic Symptoms

Diabetic symptoms can easily be recognized in some people. For others, they may have a variety of different symptoms for years and never realize they have diabetes.

Diabetic symptoms can easily be recognized in some people. For others, they may have a variety of different symptoms for years and never realize they have diabetes. In many people, the symptoms seem to be very mild, therefore diabetes often goes undiagnosed.

Type 1 diabetes is often diagnosed in childhood, whereas Type 2 diabetes is diagnosed later in life. Below is a compiled list of diabetic symptoms to look out for.

Diabetes Symptoms:

Frequent urination: This is probably one of the most easily recognized symptoms of diabetes. This is simply a way that a person’s body is trying to rid itself of the excess sugar the body cannot process.

Fatigue: For someone who has diabetes, their body is unable to use the sugar as fuel. Therefore, they often feel rundown and extremely tired.

Extreme thirst: Whenever a person develops diabetes, their body contains high level of blood sugar. The body tries to counteract the high levels of sugar by sending to message to the brain that it is thirsty. The excess water tries to dilute the extra blood sugar.

Weight loss: Often times, people with diabetes are unable to fully process all of the calories they consume. This then results in the person loosing uncontrollable amounts of weight. Another factor associated with the weight loss is the person is often losing sugar and water through the urine.

Excessive eating: In a person who has diabetes, their body will produce an excessive amount of insulin. The extra insulin will then tell the body that it is hungry even if the person has just eaten. Although the individual may eat an excessive amount of food, they still may continue to lose weight.

Infections: If a person has diabetes, their body may suppress the immune system, making them susceptible to a variety of different reoccurring infections including yeast infections and urinary tract infections. The infections may also be an indicator that the person is suffering from poor blood circulation related to diabetes.

Poor wound healing: When a person has diabetes, they have lower levels of white blood cells. Therefore, their body is unable to heal as quickly from wounds and injuries.

Blurred vision: Although blurred vision itself is not a direct indicator of diabetes, it is often the result of high blood sugars.

Altered mood status: High blood sugars can cause a person to experience confusion, irritability, agitation and extreme lethargy.

For most people, diabetes symptoms tend to be very mild and minor. However, if they go unnoticed the diabetes can process and cause extreme problems. Therefore, if you suffer from any of these symptoms, it is important that you consult a physician and have a thorough workup, specifically checking for diabetes.