Many people who have not been diagnosed with Diabetes, or have not been told they are in the 'at risk' category are content to simply leave it at that. They may well be suffering from mild cases of diabetes and their lack of knowledge may be pushing them faster and faster towards a full blown case of Type Two Diabetes. Estimates of the number of Diabetes sufferers in the United State suggest that nearly six million of the 17 million diabetics do not know they have the disease.
Diabetes comes in two forms known as Type I and Type II. When the pancreas is completely unable to produce Insulin the diagnosis is Type I diabetes. In type II diabetes the body is still able to produce Insulin, but not in sufficient amounts, or the body cannot process it properly. The classic symptoms of suffering from Diabetes include:
1. Frequent Urination - Because high blood sugar levels increase the rate of bloodflow, urination becomes more frequent.
2. Thirst - As a result of more frequent urination the body becomes dehydrated and more water is required.
3. Hunger - absence of Insulin causes hunger problems. Insulin is the main hormone responsible for transporting glucose from the bloodstream and to the cells. This glucose is the primary energy source in cells so when there is a limited supply the result is what we refer to as hunger pains.
4. Loss of weight - While the body is receiving more food and drink it is not properly processing it, so it begins to use stored energy, breaking down body fats and muscles and effectively cannibalizing itself despite the supply of food being fine.
5. Tiredness - Because of decreased cellular energy levels the body becomes fatigued faster leaving the sufferer constantly tired.
6. Depression - Lower energy levels lead to depression and irritability.
7. Eye problems - The higher blood glucose level will cause an increase in blood volume which in turn results in the leans of the eye swelling.
The early symptoms are not very severe and in many cases the diabetic is diagnosed when they are seeing their doctors regarding something else. Most are quite surprised with the initial diagnosis of diabetes. To begin with only one or two symptoms are usually noticed but as time goes on more will be apparent. The longer before the initial diagnosis the more damage is being done to the body. Medically, there is no cure to diabetes, but the earlier the diagnosis is made the easier it is to treat the disease with exercise, good eating and medication.
by Beverley A Brooke
Diabetes comes in two forms known as Type I and Type II. When the pancreas is completely unable to produce Insulin the diagnosis is Type I diabetes. In type II diabetes the body is still able to produce Insulin, but not in sufficient amounts, or the body cannot process it properly. The classic symptoms of suffering from Diabetes include:
1. Frequent Urination - Because high blood sugar levels increase the rate of bloodflow, urination becomes more frequent.
2. Thirst - As a result of more frequent urination the body becomes dehydrated and more water is required.
3. Hunger - absence of Insulin causes hunger problems. Insulin is the main hormone responsible for transporting glucose from the bloodstream and to the cells. This glucose is the primary energy source in cells so when there is a limited supply the result is what we refer to as hunger pains.
4. Loss of weight - While the body is receiving more food and drink it is not properly processing it, so it begins to use stored energy, breaking down body fats and muscles and effectively cannibalizing itself despite the supply of food being fine.
5. Tiredness - Because of decreased cellular energy levels the body becomes fatigued faster leaving the sufferer constantly tired.
6. Depression - Lower energy levels lead to depression and irritability.
7. Eye problems - The higher blood glucose level will cause an increase in blood volume which in turn results in the leans of the eye swelling.
The early symptoms are not very severe and in many cases the diabetic is diagnosed when they are seeing their doctors regarding something else. Most are quite surprised with the initial diagnosis of diabetes. To begin with only one or two symptoms are usually noticed but as time goes on more will be apparent. The longer before the initial diagnosis the more damage is being done to the body. Medically, there is no cure to diabetes, but the earlier the diagnosis is made the easier it is to treat the disease with exercise, good eating and medication.
by Beverley A Brooke
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