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Diabetes - Common Symptoms of Diabetes

By: Julia Hanf The symptoms of diabetes can be puzzling. Even the common ones may not be present in all cases. They may come and go. And the same symptoms can be produced by other conditions. Nevertheless, there are a cluster of common circumstances that tend to mark out the disease.

A typical symptom of diabetes is excessively frequent urination. The primary definitive symptom of diabetes is an excess of glucose in the blood. In Type 1 diabetes the body fails to produce sufficient insulin to process glucose, while in Type 2 diabetes insulin is not used properly.

Excess urination stems from the body's attempt to restore the glucose body. The kidneys work overtime to process the extra sugar; however they can't filter is all. The remaining glucose is then eliminated through other metabolic mechanisms.

One result, and an accompanying symptom, is excessive thirst. The diabetic feels as if he or she is always thirsty, and no matter how much fluid is taken in it never seems like enough. That in turn prompts still more urination.

Fatigue that will not go away may also accompany diabetes. Glucose is the body's major energy source and it must be processed with the aid of insulin. When insulin is not present or not used properly the person will have little energy and will feel fatigued.

But other body systems can be affected by diabetes and show up as symptoms.

Distorted vision can be caused by many causes, including age. Normal aging leads to presbyopia-the decreased elasticity of the lenses. Presbyopia makes it difficult to focus. However, diabetes related-eye problems are different than normal age-related vision difficulties.

Diabetes affects the eyes by reducing fluids in all your tissues, particularly the lenses. Focusing becomes more difficult. If left untreated, diabetes can cause more blood vessels to appear on the retina, impairing vision. You may see spots (floaters), flashes of light or auras around lights

Diabetes can also affect wound healing. Cuts, especially on the feet may heal more slowly in a person with Type 2 diabetes. Scientists don't clearly understand the reasons for this problem, but can be another symptom. In addition, the immune system is weakened and cannot fight infection as well.

See a physician if you suspect you have diabetes. Don't try to self-diagnosis. The symptoms of diabetes can be easily due to some other condition. Blood tests are needed for an accurate diagnosis. Fortunately, your insurance policy will likely pay for these simple tests.

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Julia Hanf author of the book How To Play the Diabetes Diet Game and Win Through a real life crisis Julia figured out how to live diabetes free. Visit www.yourdiabetescure.com and learn more about your solution for diabetes.

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