Diabetes Symptons – What to Look at for to Identify Diabetes

Diabetes Symptons – What to Look at For to Identify Diabetes

Diabetes symptons for Type 1 and Type 2 are similar but Type 1 usually develop suddenly over weeks or even a few days whilst Type 2 symptons can take years to develop.   They are often vague which means many people have it without knowing and consequently fail to get medical advice.

Symptons of Pre Diabetes

This is a condition showing no physical symptons.  People at risk include those where there is a history of diabetes in the family or whose lifestyles are not healthy, smoking, alcohol abuse, sedentary lifestyle. Dry mouth Need to urinate frequently Leg pain

Symptons of Type 1

Glucose is one of the key fuels used by the cells of the body for its energy requirements.  The brain and nervous system use only glucose, while most other cells can also utilise fat for energy.

As a result of the lack of insulin output in Type 1 diabetes the blood sugar level climbs and glucose starts to appear in urine.  Because glucose use becomes very inefficient a person with  untreated Type 1 diabetes may develop symptons such as

Frequent urination Excessive thirst Itchiness especially around the genitals which is caused by the overgrowth of yeast on the skin Unusual weight loss (although appetite may increase) Increased fatigue Other infections on the skin (eg boils) Blurred vision Irritability

These  symptons however may also be symptons of other ailments so if they persist on a regular basis its important to consult a GP.

Symptons of Type 2

Sufferers of Type 2 may have no apparent symptons or feel only slightly unwell and they often put it down to aging.  Early diagnosis is imperative as it may be possible to reduce the risk of developing complications.  It is often discovered accidentally after a routine check up or screening for other conditions.  These are the signs to look out  for

Frequent urination Constant  thirst Blurred vision Itchy skin around the genitals Regular infections such as thrush Increase fatigue Unexplained weight change either loss or gain Muscle wasting Frequent infections and slow healing sores

These diabetes symptons may be very mild and co go unnoticed for years

Sue Roberts

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