There are two types of diabetes. Type 1, in which the pancreas does not produce any insulin. This type is usually diagnosed before the age of 30. According to the Mayo Clinic, "The onset of type 1 diabetes is usually sudden (acute) and clear-cut, when a person goes to their healthcare provider or the emergency room with symptoms of high blood sugar." Type 2 is more common and is called "adult onset diabetes" as symptoms may appear gradually.
These are the top 6 symptoms of diabetes:
1. Excessive urination: This is a twofold symptom. One, the body is trying to "rid itself of unused glucose (blood sugar) through urine." Secondly, diabetes can damage nerves that control the bladder. This excessive urination is called polyuria.
2. Excessive thirst: Frequent urination can lead to dehydration, which in turn leads to excessive thirst, or polydipsia.
3. Excessive hunger: Despite a healthy diet, people with diabetes may experience an increase in appetite. This polyphagia occurs because the body is not getting enough glucose from the blood into cells.
4. Extreme fatigue: Glucose is a primary source of body fuel. If you have diabetes, your body’s inability to convert glucose into energy will lead to fatigue. This can range from a general worn-down feeling to exhaustion.
5. Weight loss: Despite having an increased appetite, a symptom of diabetes can be weight loss. This occurs because as the body is not making enough insulin, it will turn to other sources of energy such as muscle and fat. In type 1 diabetes, weight loss can be dramatic. In type 2, the weight loss is gradual.
6. Numbness and tingling in the feet and hands: If there is too much sugar in your body your nerves could become damaged, as could the tiny blood vessels that feed those nerves.
Disclaimer: This article is for information only and is not intended as medical advice. Consult a doctor about your specific health and medical needs.
Culled from NewsMax
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