3 Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes
May 21st, 2010 by GuestPoster
Type 2 diabetes is a serious disease that should not be taken lightly. It can increase your risk of heart disease by over fifty percent, cause permanent nerve damage, eye damage, kidney disease (neuropathy), and even death if left untreated. If you have any of these symptoms of type 2 diabetes get yourself checked out immediately.
One of the first symptoms of diabetes is frequent urination. If you find that you are going to the bathroom way more often than normal it could be caused by excess glucose being released in your urine. This can cause you to be dehydrated and more thirsty than normal even after drinking many liquids throughout the day.
Another type 2 diabetes symptom is hunger even after you have eaten. Your body needs glucose (sugar) to perform properly. The energy provided to your muscles and organs run more efficiently with proper glucose levels. If you have high blood sugar and your insulin is not transporting the glucose properly your body will need energy and will make you hungry.
Itchy skin is another symptom to watch out for. Itchy skin is caused by dehydration and is also caused by a nerve damage (neuropathy). Your brain will not get the message from your outer extremities such as your feet and hands to sweat. This will cause dry skin and cause your skin to itch.
Fatigue is yet another symptom. Our body’s cells need glucose to survive. It is necessary to provide energy for our body to work properly. When insulin does not transport the glucose then the body becomes deprived of the necessary cellular energy provided from the glucose resulting in extreme fatigue and tiredness.
If you have any of these symptoms is would be a great idea to talk to your doctor and consider getting a diabetes test done. If you catch diabetes early it is much easier to manage and is treatable.
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