Diet & Nutrition

In-depth look at Diabetic Symptoms

It is often hard to recognize type II diabetes symptoms, as it varies from person to person. But, avoiding diabetes symptoms can result in serious threat to the organs caused by unchecked levels of blood glucose.

Very Frequent Urination
In an attempt to drain out excess glucose from the blood vessels, the kidneys work harder, resulting in more frequent urination. But it also drains other important fluids from the body and may lead to dehydration. In such cases enhanced thirst and/or dry mouth are generally witnessed.

Fatigue
If you have high levels of blood glucose, you may feel exhausted and weak. The cells of the body transform sugar into energy. Insulin, secreted by the pancreas after a meal, is the sign to the cells that glucose is present. The cells "open their doors", to enable the glucose to enter.
If insulin production is not sufficient or if the cells do not signal, glucose accumulates in the bloodstream. Though certain amount of glucose in the bloodstream is common and necessary to fuel the brain but if the blood glucose levels falls drastically down a condition call hypoglycemia can occur. The symptoms of hypoglycemia are identical to type II diabetes symptoms.

Other Type II Diabetes Symptoms
Other symptoms can span from excessive hunger, even after eating a meal, to nausea or vomiting. Blurred vision is also sometimes witnessed and if left unchecked the condition may lead to permanent damage to the eyes.

Tingling in the hands or feet may be felt early on in this condition. If not treated, the small blood vessels that runs on to the hands and feet, can get damaged resulting in pain and other more serious health complications.
Frequent skin infection, urinary tract infections, or vaginal infections are also a part of type II diabetes symptoms. Not everyone experiences all of the symptoms stated here, but ignoring diabetes symptoms may lead to permanent damage to the nerves, organs and blood vessels in the body.

Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms
Type 1 diabetes is also termed as Diabetes Mellitus. Type 1 diabetes stands for the situation when the body has attacked the pancreas, which contains the cells producing hormones called insulin. Then its natural capability to produce its insulin is curbed; therefore, use of insulin injections is prescribed.
Symptoms- Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms include:
1. Extreme thirst
2. Excessive urination. Remember whether you are waking up in the middle of the night to empty your gall bladder.
3. Absence of menstruation
4. Fatigue
5. Loss of weight.
6. Stomachache
7. Nausea
8. Vomiting