General Diabetes Symptoms

Individuals suspecting themselves with diabetes are encouraged to be on the lookout for the types of diabetes symptoms they may be already be having. There are a few different often cited diabetes symptoms which go along with this type of medical condition.

However, with early diagnosis of sugar diabetes symptoms, in addition to the advanced treatments now readily available, as well as careful monitoring of one's own diet and exercise, it is possible to delay the progression of diabetes, allowing sufferers to live longer and healthier lives.

Diabetes is a disorder characterized by hyperglycemia or elevated blood glucose (blood sugar). Diabetes is the name of the condition where the blood sugar level consistently runs too high.

Diabetes has potential long term complications that can affect the kidneys, eyes, heart, blood vessels and nerves. Diabetes can also lead to other serious illness, especially if it's not kept under control. Diabetes may only be detected on routine screening, hence it’s always best to have yourself checked for diabetes on a consistent basis, say once a year. This will allow you to detect diabetes symptoms early on.


Glucose
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Glucose is the main source of energy for all cells in the body, and insulin stimulates these cells to absorb the glucose they need from the blood.

Glucose builds up in the blood leading to high blood glucose levels which causes the health problems linked to diabetes. Glucose is produced when we digest starchy foods such as bread, rice and potatoes, and sweet foods including sugar and chocolate.

Glucose from the food we eat travels into the bloodstream where insulin is supposed to help it transition into the cells of our body.


Diabetes Symptoms
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So, what are the diabetes symptoms? The following diabetes symptoms and signs may be an important indicator that you need to get yourself checked out with a doctor:

Some of the diabetes symptoms are (but not limited to):

- frequent trips to the toilet (especially at night)
- extreme tiredness and fatique
- unexplainable weight loss
- genital itching
- oral candidiasis (thrush)
- blurred vision
- the patient tends to feel hungry and thirsty most of the time (despite drinking plenty of water)
- slow healing of wounds and injuries

Please note that for Type 1 diabetes, the diabetes symptoms and signs will usually be very obvious, developing quickly, usually over a few weeks.

Taking early action is key, so if any of the diabetes symptoms apply to you, ask your doctor or general practitioner for a diabetes test to make sure you're free of this deadly diabetes disease. It’s better to be safe than sorry.

So, go see your doctor immediately for any diabetes symptoms. Not next week or next month, but immediately. Remember, we are talking about your health here.