Sometimes Diabetes can develop without any warnings signs. In fact, about a third of all people who have Diabetes don't know they have it; most of them have Type 2 Diabetes. That's why it's important to talk to your doctor about your risk for Diabetes and determine if you should be tested, even if you have none of the warning signs.
Early symptoms of diabetes may include:
Fatigue- As your cells are deprived of sugar you may feel tired.
Frequent infections and slow healing sores - Type 2 diabetes decreases your ability to heal and resist infections.
Increased thirst- The extra sugar build up in your body causes fluids to be pulled out from tissues. This may make you feel thirsty frequently.
Frequent urination- As a result of having more water, you will urinate more.
Hunger pangs- Your body is not able to convert food into energy due to lack of insulin, which carries sugar to the cells and produces energy. When we are low on energy we feel hungry more often.
Blurred vision- Just like in the case of other cells when the blood sugar level is high then fluid may be pulled out from lenses of your eyes, leading to blurry vision.
Unexplained weight loss- Despite eating more than usual, you may experience unexplained weight loss. Being unable to metabolize glucose, the body uses alternative fuels stored in muscles and fat leading to weight loss. Calories are depleted as extra glucose go out with the urine.
Darkened skin areas- People with type 2 diabetes sometimes have velvety dark patches on their skin, usually on neck and armpits. This condition is known as acanthosis nigricans and may be a sign of insulin resistance.
Type 2 diabetes may also include symptoms like leg pain and dry mouth.
Common symptoms of diabetes in women:
-Yeast infection
-Vaginal infection
-PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)
-Depression
Comments
Post a Comment