When an individual is found to be suffering from diabetes, and has been diagnosed with either type-I, type-II or gestational diabetes, then there are a few commonly found symptoms and signs of diabetes that can be noticed in the individual.
Although most of the symptoms of both type-I and type-II diabetes (associated with high blood sugar levels in the body) are similar in nature, there are certain symptoms that are very specific to each type.
It is, therefore, very crucial to identify these diabetes early signs and ascertain which type of diabetes you are suffering from, so that the course of treatment is both prompt and correct.
Only timely diabetes medication and lifestyle modifications can relieve you of these symptoms and reduce the risk of developing other diabetes related complications in the body.
The major risk factors associated with diabetes include - Obesity (being overweight means more fat cells in your body, which directly interfere with your body's ability to use insulin thereby, making you more prone to insulin resistance); poor diet (high-glycemic, calorie-rich, fatty foods, which are low in dietary fiber can cause the development of diabetes); sedentary lifestyle (minimal physical activity greatly increases the blood sugar levels in your body and also makes you overweight as a result of which, there are high chances that you can develop diabetes); age (as we age, the functioning of our pancreas deteriorate, and it cannot pump insulin as efficiently as does during our youth).
Other factors such as a genetic factor where diabetes runs in the family, high blood pressure and high cholesterol or other metabolic syndromes are all responsible for causing diabetes.
Once you develop the disease, it manifests itself in the form of several different symptoms.
The first signs of diabetes for type-II diabetes include - frequent urination (Polyuria), extreme insatiable hunger (Polyphegia), high degree of exhaustion and fatigue, excessive thirst (Polydipsia) and weight loss.
The other type-II diabetes early signs include blurry vision.
, irritability, poor wound healing, etc.
In type-I diabetes (wherein the pancreas produce very little insulin), the insufficient amount of glucose available for producing ATP, can result in the patient developing first signs of diabetes such as feelings of nausea and vomiting sensation.
Later on, catabolic breakdown of the muscle tissues and fats occurs in the body to meet the body's energy demands, thereby leading to other signs of diabetes such as rapid and severe weight loss.
In addition to this severe electrolyte disturbance also occurs in the body as a result of which, the cells suffer dehydration.
In very severe cases, where these symptoms are neglected and no proper diabetes medication is administered, coma or even death can occur.
When not treated properly, then diabetes can affect the functioning of the other body organs, as well as cause complications such as blindness (diabetic retinopathy), kidney ailments, etc.
Therefore, it is very crucial to recognize diabetes early signs in order to be able to start an early diabetes treatment plan in order to avoid any further diabetes related complications.
Although most of the symptoms of both type-I and type-II diabetes (associated with high blood sugar levels in the body) are similar in nature, there are certain symptoms that are very specific to each type.
It is, therefore, very crucial to identify these diabetes early signs and ascertain which type of diabetes you are suffering from, so that the course of treatment is both prompt and correct.
Only timely diabetes medication and lifestyle modifications can relieve you of these symptoms and reduce the risk of developing other diabetes related complications in the body.
The major risk factors associated with diabetes include - Obesity (being overweight means more fat cells in your body, which directly interfere with your body's ability to use insulin thereby, making you more prone to insulin resistance); poor diet (high-glycemic, calorie-rich, fatty foods, which are low in dietary fiber can cause the development of diabetes); sedentary lifestyle (minimal physical activity greatly increases the blood sugar levels in your body and also makes you overweight as a result of which, there are high chances that you can develop diabetes); age (as we age, the functioning of our pancreas deteriorate, and it cannot pump insulin as efficiently as does during our youth).
Other factors such as a genetic factor where diabetes runs in the family, high blood pressure and high cholesterol or other metabolic syndromes are all responsible for causing diabetes.
Once you develop the disease, it manifests itself in the form of several different symptoms.
The first signs of diabetes for type-II diabetes include - frequent urination (Polyuria), extreme insatiable hunger (Polyphegia), high degree of exhaustion and fatigue, excessive thirst (Polydipsia) and weight loss.
The other type-II diabetes early signs include blurry vision.
, irritability, poor wound healing, etc.
In type-I diabetes (wherein the pancreas produce very little insulin), the insufficient amount of glucose available for producing ATP, can result in the patient developing first signs of diabetes such as feelings of nausea and vomiting sensation.
Later on, catabolic breakdown of the muscle tissues and fats occurs in the body to meet the body's energy demands, thereby leading to other signs of diabetes such as rapid and severe weight loss.
In addition to this severe electrolyte disturbance also occurs in the body as a result of which, the cells suffer dehydration.
In very severe cases, where these symptoms are neglected and no proper diabetes medication is administered, coma or even death can occur.
When not treated properly, then diabetes can affect the functioning of the other body organs, as well as cause complications such as blindness (diabetic retinopathy), kidney ailments, etc.
Therefore, it is very crucial to recognize diabetes early signs in order to be able to start an early diabetes treatment plan in order to avoid any further diabetes related complications.