Early symptoms of diabetes
There are over 20 million people with various forms of diabetes in the United States. This is one out of four people, which is statistically a high number. And on top of this one third don't know they are diabetic.
Its early symptoms are subtle and are often mistaken for other disorders. Even if you are vigilant and sensitive to your body you may still miss the early signs. The earlier you have your diabetes diagnosed the sooner you can begin a program of treatment. And this is important when it comes to diabetes because of the complications to the eyes, kidneys, limbs and cardiovascular system.
Early signs may be as simple as tingling in your feet, something you may overlook. Another early sign may be getting up at night to urinate. Again something one can overlook.
Early signs
-Excessive thirst-uncontrollable urge to drink fluids
-Excessive urination
-Blurred vision-may be bluey
-Weight loss or weight gain
-Fatigue
-Impotence in men-(see impotence page)
-Gum infections -Body itching
-Unusual sensations, such as burning or tingling in the extremities
-Fatigue-too much sugar in the blood
-In women, vaginal yeast infections and fungal infections under the breasts and in the
groin
-Bodily infections or sores that heal slowly
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Risk factors of diabetes
There are many risk factors for type 2 diabetes. It is a good thing to be aware of them. The statistics (1 in 4 Americans) show it is wise to be knowledgeable about this epidemic.
Risk factors
-Have a parent or family member with diabetes
-Get little or no exercise
-are over 45 years of age
-Have an extra 20 pounds or more for your sex and height
-Are a women who has had a baby weighing 9 pounds or more
-Are of Hispanic, African American, Native American, Asian American, or Pacific
Island heritage
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It would be a good idea to get a diabetes check if you are over 45 years of age and have any of these risk factors. Regular checks are advised to diagnose this disease early. The earlier you can diagnose type 2 diabetes the better your chance of controlling it and leading a healthy life without complications. It can be checked easily with a simple blood test administered by your physician.
If you moreare diagnosed with mild diabetes you have a good chance to control it with diet and exercise. And if it is severe physicians have medications which can bring down your blood sugar. We also advise you to look into alternative treatments. There are many supplements which can assist you to bring down your high blood sugar.
One of these is Beta Life which increases the amount of insulin the pancreas produces and sensitizes the insulin receptors. The pancreas produces the insulin and shuttles the blood sugar to the insulin receptors. This is basically what diabetes is, either a lack of insulin being produced by the pancreas or insensitivity at the receptor sites. This causes a build up of unused sugar in the blood which damages the tissue in the body, especially the eyes, kidneys, limbs, and cardiovascular system.
There is no cure for diabetes but it can be treated and controlled. Take care of your body, know your risk factors, and the early signs of diabetes.
