Symptoms of Diabetes
As to the request to many visitors, I have included this page to inform people of the
symptoms of diabetes. If you wish to learn more about the symptoms, click on the
bullet to expand the "e-thought".
Type 1:
Some, but not all, symptoms that are common to type 1 (juvenile onset) diabetes.
 | Constant Thirst
 | You find yourself drinking
more liquids than you normally do. If this occurs, try to drink as much water as
possible. |
| The less carbonated beverages,
the better. |
| AVOID ALCOHOL!! This can
cause further complications as well as subject a person, not knowing of being a diabetic,
to hypoglycemia. |
|
| Frequent Urination
| You find yourself going to the
bathroom more often, usually expelling more urine than you normally do.. |
| Your urine looks like a darker
yellow, with a visible orange hue. |
|
| Change in Vision
| Changes in vision are not
un-common in diabetics when blood sugar levels elevate above a tolerable level or below a
tolerable level. An exact blood glucose number is impossible because of different
tolerances in different people. |
| Vision is usually corrected
when blood sugars stabilize. |
|
| Vomiting, Nausea (symptoms of
DKA, see below)
| If diabetes hasn't been
detected in a 1-2 week time period, then symptoms of DKA may occur |
|
| DKA -- Diabetic Ketoacidosis
| DKA is a condition where the
blood sugar levels in a person become too high. In most cases, blood sugar can be
over 1,000 mg/dL. |
| DKA is a LIFE THREATENING
CONDITION!!! If you feel DKA coming on, seek immediate medical attention. |
| DKA can cause permanent eye,
kidney, muscle and nerve damage if not treated in time. |
| DKA's main symptom is
sleepiness and dramatic weight loss |
| Other symptoms: (-- CLICK HERE!!)
 | Sleepiness |
| Weight loss |
| Loss of appetite |
| Frequent Urination |
| Vision changes |
| Stomach conditions (vomiting,
upset stomach, nausea, etc...) |
| Constipation |
| Dry/Pasty mouth |
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Type 2:
Coming soon! |
