What Are The Symptoms For Diabetes? My dad and grandma both have diabetes and it's in my genes. I just wanted to know what the symptoms for diabetes are. Being obese thristy a lot, a wound that won't heal, vision problems, peeing a lot Frequent urination
Excessive thirst
Extreme hunger
Unusual weight loss
Increased fatigue
Irritability
Blurry vision being really thirsty
losing weight...
dizziness , and light headiness extreme fatigue for no good reason and bouts of extreme thirst. If you think that you have it go to your doctor and be tested as soon as possible. The earliest symptoms would include weight gain, excessive urination, thirst, fatigue. This could lead to other symptoms including a sweet smelling breath, vision disturbances and other problems.
Excessive weight, poor diet...
and Tuesday to find out whether I do have diabetes and anything else but what are the usual signs that a person has diabetes? drinking excessive water
eating a lot / extreme hunger
loss of a lot of weight in a little amount of time
blurred vision
increased fatigue
irritability Frequent urination
Excessive thirst
Extreme hunger
Unusual weight loss
Increased fatigue
Irritability
Blurry...
fatigue : Due to inefficiency of the cell to metabolize glucose, reserve fat of body is metabolized to gain energy. When fat is broken down in the body, it uses more energy as compared to glucose, hence body goes in negative calorie effect, which results in fatigue.
* Polydipsia : As the concentration of glucose increases in the blood, brain receives signal for diluting it and, in its counteraction...
vision
excessive hunger
unexplained weight loss or gain
itchy skin
impotency
fatigue
moody
infections that are slow to heal Diabetes canNOT be diagnosed from symptoms alone. Blood tests from the doctor are required.
If you're really concerned, ask the doctor to do an A1C test. This is a new test (3-4-years) and is MUCH more accurate than the "finger stick" test that many doctors use -- so ASK...
and vomiting. In latter stage which leads to ketoacidosis in which body starts breaking down muscle tissue and fat for energy, there is consequently fast weight loss. Dehydration is also usually observed due to electrolyte disturbance. In advance stages even coma and death, are being witnessed.
Diabetes Type 2:
* Increased fatigue : Due to inefficiency of cell to metabolise glucose, reserve fat of body...
there is no insulin present, the glucose stays in the blood and the cells don't get the food they need. This leads to fatigue as the body is not able to use any of the glucose in the blood.
In addition, when the body is 'starving' for energy, it starts to break down fat stores. The waste products of this are called ketones. Ketones are toxic to the body. The body tries to flush the ketones as well as the sugar...
usually observed due to electrolyte disturbance. In advance stages even coma and death, are being witnessed.
Diabetes Type 2:
* Increased fatigue : Due to inefficiency of cell to metabolise glucose, reserve fat of body is metabolised to gain energy. When fat is broken down in the body, it uses more energy as compared to glucose, hence body goes in negative calorie effect, which results in fatigue.
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is relatively small chance. Good luck!
**EDIT**
Usually type 1 presents itself with extreme thirst and weightloss. The hunger and fatigue (and the other symptoms) can be related to other less serious things. Fatigue is a common symptom, as are extreme thirst and frequent urination. Hunger is an uncommon symptom. Unfortunately there's nothing you can do to prevent the onset of Type 1...we don't even know...
I feel tired all the time, which I’ve been blaming on my age. Could I have diabetes? Diabetes can cause fatigue if your body is unable to convert the glucose in your bloodstream into energy. Fatigue is a symptom of many conditions, but if you are also feeling thirsty and urinating frequently, you may have diabetes—being tested will tell you whether this is the case. ...