Signs of Diabetes

Even though there are two types of diabetes, the symptoms are quite similar for both. Diabetes means that there is an excess amount of glucose in your blood, with not enough cells. It is important to detect symptoms early so you can be sure to take measures so your condition does not become worse.

Firstly, you may notice that you need to urinate very often, in comparison to usual. When there is too much glucose in the blood, humans need to urinate very frequently. Also, if the insulin is not present, or is not working properly, your kidneys are not able to take the glucose to the blood. This will cause your body to have to urinate more often.

Secondly, there is a high chance that you will notice you are very thirsty, and cannot get rid of the feeling. You drink and drink more water, yet you are still thirsty. This may indeed be a sign of diabetes, especially if you have to urinate very frequently.

Also, you may notice that you are losing weight without even attempting to. This is usually seen more often in people with Type 1 diabetes. The body does not make insulin anymore, so the body needs to find more energy for the cells. To do so, it will use muscle tissue and fat for energy, thus you will lose weight. It is less common in Type 2 diabetes, but nonetheless, still be aware.

If you feel that you are very tired, no matter how much you sleep, you may suffer from diabetes. If your body does not have insulin, or the cells do not respond to it, the cells do not receive the glucose they need. At that point, you will start to feel very fatigued.

These are some very common signs of people suffering from diabetes. If you even notice a few of these symptoms, visit a doctor. It is better to be safe than sorry!