How to Detect Signs of Diabetes

 

By Outarow Chuong

Diabetes can appear in any age or gender. There are three types, however the third type occurs during pregnancy. The other two are known as type 1 and 2. Type 1 is often referred to as juvenile diabetes, and Type 2 is known as adult onset diabetes.

The signs of diabetes are very similar for both types. They may be a little more difficult to become aware of with type 1, being as this affects the younger ones. They are usually so caught up in life in general they don't complain about health issues. Of course unless there is pain involved. So it takes careful observation by parents or care givers to notice the early signs of diabetes.

To begin with, the symptoms of diabetes in Type 1 come on over a relatively quick time period. It doesn't mean you will all of a sudden wake up one day and will show all the symptoms collectively. But you will begin to notice several of these symptoms developing. These are most often the early signs of diabetes.

Symptom 1-Frequent Urination

Children never want to stop what they are doing to go to the bathroom. If you begin to notice they are going more frequently, or for the younger ones are having accidents, then make a mental note of this and watch for other possible signals of the early signs of diabetes..

Symptom 2-Excessive Thirst

This symptom of diabetes seems to go hand in hand with symptom 1. It will seem like nothing will quench the thirst.

Symptom 3-Weight Loss

This one can be a little deceiving. It can sometimes be the opposite in teens and young adults. They will appear as though they are gaining weight.

Symptom 4-Weakness and Fatigue

In the children this symptom would probably be the most noticeable. Children are always overflowing with energy. This symptom causes them to slow down. This won't go unnoticed especially if it is progressively getting worse.

Symptom 5- Tingling in Hands, Legs or feet.

Many people will refer to this as the hand for example has gone to sleep. Children will mention it because they don't like the sensation.

These are the 5 major signs of diabetes that seem to be identified the quickest. There are other signs as well that you should be aware of for example, blurred vision, or dry itchy skin,

It the type 2 diabetes, the signs of diabetes may include any of the above, but in addition it may be noted that cuts are taking longer to heal and infect easier. It may also be noticed that the gums have become red, swollen and sensitive.

Outarow Chhuong has been involved in alternative health since 1997, and is currently writing health articles related to anti wrinkle cream, and anti aging wrinkle cream.

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