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Signs and symptoms of Diabetes

Unusual thirst

Increase in appetite

Increased urination

Unusual weight loss

Fatigue

Blurred vision

Infections that are very recurrent

Poor wound healing

Numbness in hands and legs

Diabetes is of two types Type 1 and type 2. Type 2 diabetes suffering people do not display signs and symptoms. It is recommended that they go screening test after the age of 45 years.

The initial symptoms are related to blood sugar levels i.e. high blood sugar levels. When the blood sugar levels rises above 160 to 180 mg/dL the glucose passes into the urine. When the level is even higher the kidneys excretes additional water. Due to this a person excretes large amounts of water i.e. urination is a common symptoms of diabetes.

To overcome the loss of water the body requires water so excessive thirst is common. A person also losses weight due to calories lost in urine. Type 1 diabetic persons losses weight easily as compared to type diabetic people.

The signs and symptoms developed in type 1 diabetes are abrupt and rapid leading to a condition known as ketoacidosis. In spite of high presence of glucose the cells in the body cannot utilize it properly this makes the fats to break down producing ketones in and other chemical toxin substances leading to blood acidic.

The most common symptoms for ketoacidosis, are increase in thirst and urination, vomiting, faintness, weakness and pain in abdomen. Fruit like odor from the mouth. If proper treatment is not given ketoacidosis leads to coma and death.

Even if treatment are given with insulin doses people with type 1 diabetes lead to ketoacidosis due to infection or accident or serious medical conditions.

The initial stages for type 2 diabetes are increased thirst and urination and they get worsen. Most of the times the diabetes goes unrecognized and as insulin deficiency increases symptoms develops.

Diabetic people need to take diet rich in fiber content. Well balanced diet is essential. Diet should have proper nutritious values. Food should not be heavily rich in carbohydrates, fats and proteins.

Examples of fruits and vegetables rich in fiber are broccoli, peas, beans, carrot, apple, bananas, apricot, dates and raisins.

Diabetes is mainly due to sedentary kind of lifestyle. People with diabetes need to take part in physical activities like running, swimming, skipping.

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