Early Symptoms Diabetes: Do You Know Them?

There are 2 basic types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2. Type 1 does not produce insulin and is more likely to develop during childhood, but being of a certain age does not make you exempt from this type. Type 2 is known as an adult-onset diabetes and your body is unable to absorb insulin efficiently. A key to dealing with either type is to recognize the early signs so that you can receive proper treatment. Type 2 diabetes is more common that type 1.  

Assuming that you are an adult who is interested in the detection of immediate symptoms, here is a list of early diabetes characteristics: excessive thirst or hunger, the need to urinate often, small wounds or bruises that heal slowly, unexplained loss of weight, dry, itchy skin, blurred vision, abnormally tired or drowsy, tingling or numbness in your hands or feet, constant or recurring infections in skin, gum, bladder, or vaginal yeast infections. 

Who should be looking for early symptoms diabetes?  

If you are older than 45, if you are overweight, if you fail to exercise on a regular basis, if diabetes is a generational illness in your family, if you had gestational diabetes when you were pregnant or gave birth to a baby 9 pounds or more, or if you are African American, Hispanic American or Latino, Native American, Asian American, or Pacific Islander. Of course, any race is susceptible to the illness and all should take notice of their bodies in order to recognize any diabetic hints the body is giving. 

Pre-diabetes is the awareness of early symptoms diabetes. If you can catch diabetes before it develops into later stages, you have a chance to lower the risk of developing diabetes. You can do this by making lifestyle changes. For instance, if you are overweight, you can begin an exercise routine and establish better eating habits. Diet and exercise can do far more against developing diabetes than any medication. This is why understanding the early indications of diabetes is so important. It's your health and your future.