Diabetes Early Signs and Symptoms

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Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults and is a condition where the body does not produce insulin. Type 1 diabetes is a serious condition that can increase the risk of heart disease, kidney damage, nerve damage, blindness, and various other complications. The symptoms of Type 1 diabetes include excessive hunger and thirst, increased fatigue, unusual weight loss, frequent urination, irritability, and blurry vision.

In Type 2 diabetes, the body either does not produce enough insulin or insulin is ignored by the cells of the body. Type 2 diabetes can lead to many of the same complications as Type 1 diabetes and can damage the heart, kidneys, nerves, and the eyes. Type 2 diabetes also shares many of the same symptoms as Type 1. Type 2 symptoms include extreme thirst, frequent urination, blurry vision and other symptoms include cuts or sores that are slow to heal, itchy skin, and leg pain.

Some factors that increase the risk of diabetes include being overweight or obese, smoking, lack of physical activity, age, and genetics. Some risk factors are out of your control but others can be controlled to reduce your risk significantly. Obviously if you're a smoker you can quit, if you're overweight you can work on getting your weight under control, and he can start to exercise on a regular basis to reduce risk factors and improve overall health.

Although diabetes is a very serious condition, people suffering from diabetes can live long healthy lives. There are many treatments available to help people with diabetes manage their disease and live normal lives. If you have diabetes, think that you might have diabetes, or are concerned about certain risk factors, you should consult your physician for advice and treatment options.

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