Symptoms of diabetes

As the subject of diabetes continues to grab the attention of many in the public domain there can be some confusion and misunderstanding about the symptoms which potential diabetic sufferers will experience. We hereby close a list of possible symptoms of both type I diabetes and type II diabetes although it must be noted that many of the symptoms listed can also relate to other illnesses and conditions.

Type I diabetes

In type I diabetes many sufferers will not produce any insulin whatsoever which requires regular injections to calibrate the body’s metabolism. However, some type I diabetes sufferers will produce smaller levels of insulin although in many cases these will have little or no impact upon the body’s metabolism. There are a number of symptoms for type I diabetes which include:-

• Exceptional thirst
• Dry mouth
• Frequent urination
• Loss of weight
• Weakness or fatigue
• Blurred vision

As you can see from the above list there is a particular bias towards fluid levels in the body or the lack of these when type I diabetes is in evidence. In simple terms the high levels of glucose in the blood are reabsorbed into the body in the wrong manner and disposed of when urinating. Frequent urination is a consequence of the increased levels of glucose which places more pressure on the body to dispose of more and more urine. The reduction in volume of the body’s blood then forces water from various cells to be used to reverse this loss of volume which causes dehydration and thirst.

Type II diabetes

As we know, type II diabetes related to the incorrect level of blood glucose levels which can then affect various organs in the body and bring on other medical conditions. The more common symptoms of type II diabetes include:-

• Blurred vision
• Cuts of sores take a long time to heal
• Yeast infections or itchy skin
• Excessive thirst
• Dry mouth
• Frequent urination
• Pain in the legs

Research shows that type II diabetes is the most difficult to pick up and diagnose as the symptoms can develop over a long period time. In direct comparison, type I diabetes symptoms can literally appear overnight and very quickly have a serious impact on the body.

Conclusion

It must be noted that the above symptoms have all been connected with type I and type II diabetes and the more symptoms you express the more risk of diabetes. However, self-analysis of diabetes should never be carried out and you should always seek the opinion of the medical profession who can do tests to rule out other conditions and confirm diabetes.

There is now a greater understanding of both type I and type II diabetes in the medical profession and it is vital that you use the information which has been obtained over recent times to confirm whether you may have the condition. Burying your head in the sand should not be an option as there are treatments for both type I and type II diabetes and many sufferers are able to live a perfectly normal life.

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