1. since the time when i drank alot of slurpee everyday, in the morning after i urinate, ants coming into the toilet. . . is that already a diabetes? I’M 14 YEARS OLD (MALE)
2. But when i got wounded, it heals for 2 weeks and its just a 1 inch beside my elbow. . and they said that if u have diabetes your wound would never be heal? but i doubt if its just for a BIG wound or even small
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Diabetes Signs????
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009Symptoms of Diabetes – Signs That Can Easily Be Detected
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009One of the most unwavering symptoms of diabetes is an elevated level of the blood sugar. Diabetes is of two kinds- Type 1 and Type 2. In Type 1, this symptom instigates because of the failure of the body to generate enough insulin to manage blood sugar. On the contrary, in Type II diabetes, the body develops a resistance to insulin; hence, it cannot appropriately utilize what it produces. Unfortunately, imbalanced blood sugar level is not something a normal person can make out or detect on his own, leaving him unaware if he has diabetes. Nevertheless, ignoring the signs can lead to fatal health problems and difficulty. For that matter, here are some of the generic ‘warning’ symptoms of diabetes that a layman can detect:Excessive Urination :Excessive urination is one of the most popular symptoms of diabetes. According to the medical science, an adult who pees more than 51ml every two hours is usually taken to have a higher than normal output. If you feel that you are urinating excessively, then it may be an indication that you are suffering from diabetes. Thirst:People suffering from diabetes usually complain of excessive thirst. Thirst due to diabetes occurs because of the shortage of a hormone that controls water secretion by the kidneys. A considerable quantity of water is needed to recompense for the huge amount of urine that is passed. It is taken care of with hormone replacement, which regulates the symptoms. Remember, if you feel thirsty all the time, even when you have not worked out or gone out in the sun, then get yourself tested, you maybe diabetic. Fatigue:Fatigue and mood swings are the other known symptoms of diabetes. If you feel tired all the time and are not able to do your chores properly then you may be suffering from this disease. Diabetes plays havoc with a person’s mood, with abrupt mood swings and irritability. The person also feels very lethargic with a decreased mental and physical capability. Overall, there is a serious decrease in the energy levels. Such decrease happens because the body is not able to convert food into vigor. Eye Problems: If you are experiencing a vision problem and the problem is only getting worse, without you being able to understand why, then you may be suffering from diabetes. Poor vision is a big symptom of diabetes. Bare in mind that diabetes is capable of rendering an individual blind. Hence, immediately get yourself checked if you feel a blurred vision. Remember, diabetes is a serious problem and has grave side effects. If not treated on time, it could lead to the death of an individual. Although once detected it cannot be annihilated completely, but it can be controlled.
Diabetes – Signs of Diabetes
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009Diabetes is now becoming increasingly widespread across both adults and children. A lot of this is down to obesity and the vast amounts of sugar and refined white flour that is in our diet these days, but how do we know if we have diabetes and what are the signs of diabetes we need to look out for?
Well first of all lets get an understanding of what diabetes is. The first thing we need to understand is that there are two types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin, and type 2 when the body’s cells don’t respond well to insulin. Both result in high blood sugar levels because the body is unable to process the available glucose. At one time type 1 was known as juvenile diabetes as it was mainly found in younger people, and type 2 was expected to be found in older people, but this is not necessarily the case now.
At present it is not really known what causes type 1, but it occurs when the immune system attacks the insulin-producing part of pancreas. With this form of diabetes, the beta cells of the pancreas no longer make insulin because the body?s immune system has attacked and destroyed them, this leads to this form of diabetes being controlled mainly by insulin injections.
Type 2, which is probably now the most common type, is often caused by poor diet and obesity. Quite often you can control this type of diabetes with a combination of dietary treatment , tablets and injections and, frequently, insulin supplementation.
So now we know what the diabetes type are what are the signs of diabetes to look out for?
The signs can be very similar in both type 1 & 2 due to the drop in blood sugar levels. This could be down to a lack of insulin production, no production at all or simply, insulin resistance. The symptoms to watch out for are as followsExtreme thirstFrequent urination ? especially at nightTirednessUnexplained weight lossBlurred vision
If you spot these symptoms happening to you consistently, then you must see a doctor as soon as you can. Whilst diabetes is very treatable, it is also very severe if left untreated and can lead to blindness, amputation, heart disease, kidney failure, erectile dysfunction and other problems.