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Q: What are all the signs of diabetes?
i want to know every last detail from what it starts out as and what happens when you leave it a bit later then expected? ps it has to be type 1 diabetes.

A: Well type one usually affects young people , and in most cases there is a genetic hereditary reason, so first thing you want to find out is if parents, their brothers and sisters. grandparents or any other people related have suffered from it … Very often skips a generation and more often affects girls ,,

Symptoms are varied, thirst, passing water often,, having to get up at night. .. Sleepy, itchy around private areas, achy, . If you suspect that you might be liable to have it.. tests are quite easy . Initially a sample of your urine can be tested with a strip that tells if high levels of sugar are present in it .. A blood test will usually confirm this and give a more accurate blood sugar level reading .. It is essential that if diabetes is confirmed that you follow a full course of treatment, as it can cause all sorts of problems . There is no cure as yet, but sufferers can lead a full and normal life by taking sensible diet precautions and sticking to their prescribed medications . Regular checks of eyes and feet are necessary . With modern medications, treatment and health management , diabetes is not the killer it was a hundred years ago .

Q: What are some other signs of diabetes? can uti and pins and needles in legs and arms be a sign?
I have had really bad pins and needles and cramps in my feet, legs and hands, but it gets bad a night. i have been thirsty and going to the toilet more but i don’t think i have lost any weight so i’m not sure if i am a strong candidate of diabetes, my blood related uncle has type 1 diabetes. i’ve been trying to tell my mum that i haven’t been well but i don’t think she really believes me. any help is appreciated!!!

A: Those are indeed symptoms of diabetes. Some other symptoms are:

-extreme hunger
-mental fatigue
-blurry vision
-cuts or sores that are slow to heal
-irritability
-dehydration
-dry, itchy skin
-infections
-impotence (for guys)
-tiredness
-swollen gums
-flu-like symptoms

You should really get your mom to let you see a doctor.

Q: What are the signs of diabetes or hyrdroglicimia?
sorry for my bad spelling but i really needs to know!

A: In type 1, the pancreas stop producing insulin, due to autuimmune response or possibly viral attack on pancreas. In absence of insulin, body cells does not get glucose for producing ATP (Adenosin Triphosphate) units which results into primary symptom in the form of nausea and vomiting. In latter stage which leads to ketoacidosis in which body starts breaking down muscle tissue and fat for energy, there is consequently fast weight loss. Dehydration is also usually observed due to electrolyte disturbance. In advance stages even coma and death, are being witnessed.

Diabetes Type 2:

* Increased fatigue : Due to inefficiency of cell to metabolise glucose, reserve fat of body is metabolised to gain energy. When fat is broken down in the body, it uses more energy as compared to glucose, hence body goes in negative calorie effect, which results in fatigue.
* Polydipsia : As the concentration of glucose increases in the blood, brain receives signal for diluting it and in its counteraction we feel thirsty.
* Polyuria: Increase in urine production is the result seen when excess of glucose is present in body. Body tries to get rid of the extra sugar in the blood by excreting it through the urine. This can also lead to dehydration because excreting the sugar which carries a large amount of water out of the body along with it.
* Polyphegia : The hormone insulin is also responsible for stimulating hunger. In order to cope up with high sugar levels in blood, body produces insulin which leads to increased hunger.
* Weight flactuation : Factors like loss of water (polyuria), glucosuria , metabolism of body fat and protein may lead to loss of weight. Few cases may show weight gain due to increased appetite.
* Blurry vision : Hyperosmolar hyperglycemia nonketotic syndrome is the condition when body fluid is pulled out of tissues including lenses of eye, which affects the ability of lenses to focus resulting in blurry vision.
* Irritability : It is one of the sign of high blood sugar because of the inefficient supply of glucose to brain and other body organs, which makes us feel tired and uneasy.
* Infections : Certain signals from the body is given whenever there is fluctuation of blood sugar (due to suppression of immune system) by frequent infections of fungal or bacterial like skin infection or UTI (urinary tract infection).
* Poor wound healing : High blood sugar resists the flourishing of WBC, (white blood cell) which are responsible for body immune system. When these cells do not function accordingly, wound healing is not at good pace. Secondly, long standing diabetes leads to thickening of blood vessels which may affect proper circulation of blood in different body parts.

Symptoms Type 2 and Depression
Type 2 diabetes usually begins gradually and progresses slowly. Symptoms in adults include:

Excessive thirst
Increased urination
Fatigue
Blurred vision
Weight loss
In women, vaginal yeast infections or fungal infections under the breasts or in the groin
Severe gum problems
Itching
Erectile dysfunction in men
Unusual sensations, such as tingling or burning, in the extremities
Symptoms in children are often different:

Most children are obese or overweight
Increased urination is mild or even absent
Many children develop a skin problem called acanthosis, characterized by velvety, dark colored patches of skin

Depression is not generally listed as a complication of diabetes. However, it can be one of the most common and dangerous complications. The rate of depression in diabetics is much higher than in the general population. Diabetics with major depression have a very high rate of recurrent depressive episodes within the following five years. (Lustman et al 1977) A depressed person may not have the energy or motivation to maintain good diabetic management. Depression is frequently associated with unhealthy appetite changes. The suicidal diabetic adolescent has constant access to potentially lethal doses of insulin.

What are symptoms of hypoglycemia, and how low is too low?

The body’s biochemical response to hypoglycemia usually starts when sugars are in the high/mid 70’s. At this point, the liver releases its stores and the hormones mentioned above start to activate. In many people, this process occurs without any clinical symptoms. The amount of insulin produced also declines in an attempt to prevent a further drop in glucose.

While there is some degree of variability among people, most will usually develop symptoms suggestive of hypoglycemia when blood glucose levels are lowered to the mid 60’s. The first set of symptoms are called adrenergic (or sympathetic) because they relate to the nervous system’s response to hypoglycemia. Patients may experience any of the following;

•nervousness,
•sweating,
•intense hunger,
•trembling,
•weakness,
•palpitations, and
•often have trouble speaking.
In most patients, these symptoms are easily

Q: What are the common signs of diabetes? What are the signs of Hyperglycermia?
I sometimes experience sores that won’t heal, and I wake up feeling ill, unless I eat something. I take different medications: Tricor, Benecar, Lipitor, Alprazolam, Hydrocodone, Effexor, and an occasional couple of Alleve, because of the physical nature of my job. What do you think?

A: Diabetes Type 2:

Good luck“

◦Common symptoms of hypoglycemia include the following:

◦Trembling

◦Clamminess

◦Palpitations

◦Anxiety

◦Sweating

◦Hunger

◦Because the brain is deprived of glucose, a second set of symptoms follows:

◦Difficulty in thinking

◦Confusion

◦Headache

◦Seizures

◦Coma

Q: Are there any signs of diabetes? And what are the different types?
The reason I’m asking this is because lately my heart just seems to be feeling odd like it’s working harder than it used to for no reason on a daily basis. Sometimes it really hurts to the point that I have to hold my chest. And the blood circulation in my wrists and legs just seem to well… feel like they’re tightening, sensitive, and/or feeling empty(or a little numb) and I don’t know why.

A: There are several signs of diabetes. The ones you have are not consistent with any of them. I have two recommendations… First, see a doctor. Second, you can’t hurt anything by adopting a healthy, nutrient rich, natural foods based diet along with some moderate daily exercise.

Q: what are a few signs of diabetes or breast cancer?
if you have diabetes, will you have any symptons or anything like that. because i have an ingrown toe and my friend said that thats a sign of diabetes. just wondering.

A: ingrown toenails are just caused by how you cut your toenails. If you cut them curved at the ends then they will grow sideways causing the ingrown. Cut them straight and there will be no problem. Dont worry you dont have diabetes, unless you have serious signs relating to it such as:
* Increased thirst
* Increased urination
* Weight loss in spite of increased appetite
* Fatigue
* Nausea
* Vomiting

Q: What are some signs of diabetes?
My hands were shaking and I couldn’t control them, and my math teacher told me that was a sign of diabetes, and so he told me to eat something, so I ate a brownie out of my lunch, and then it stopped. My grandmother has diabetes. Do you think I do?

A: Hypoglycemia Symptoms
Because epinephrine, one of the hormones that is activated by hypoglycemia, comes from the central nervous system, the majority of early symptoms of hypoglycemia are related to the nervous system.
Common symptoms of hypoglycemia include the following:
Trembling
Clamminess
Palpitations
Anxiety
Sweating
Hunger

Because the brain is deprived of glucose, a second set of symptoms follows:
Difficulty in thinking
Confusion
Headache
Seizures
Coma
Ultimately, death

Eating every 4-6 hours is important to prevent hypoglycemia.
Be adventurous and try something new to liven up your snacks between meals!
Each of the following counts as one starch:

One small apple, orange, peach, pear, nectarine, or tangerine
Eight animal crackers
Four medium fresh apricots or seven dried halves
1/2 of a banana rolled with 2-tablespoons Grape Nuts cereal
1 cup cubed cantaloupe
Twelve Bing cherries
Two chocolate mousse bars (Weight Watchers)
1/2 cup chow mein noodles
Two sugar-free fudgesicles
Three gingersnaps
36 Goldfish (adds 1 fat serving)
Three graham crackers (2 1/2-inch square)
1/2 low-fat granola bar
15 grapes
½ cup fruit juice
Five slices melba toast
1 cup skim milk
Three peanut butter sandwich crackers (adds 1 fat serving)
Two small plums
24 oyster crackers
3 cups popcorn (popped by hot air, or low-fat microwave)
1 slice of angel food cake
1 sugar-free pudding snack cup
Three dried pitted prunes
15 fat-free potato or tortilla chips
3/4 ounce pretzels
2 tablespoons raisins
Two rice cakes (4″ diameter)
1 regular Jell-o snack cup
Seven Ritz crackers (adds 1 fat serving)
Six saltine crackers
½ cup canned fruit
15 Teddy Grahams (adds 1 fat serving)
Five reduced-fat Triscuits
Six Vanilla Wafers (adds 1 fat serving)
Six Waverly Wafers (adds 1 fat serving)
12 Original Wheat Thins (adds 1 fat serving)
13 Reduced-fat Wheat Thins (adds 1/2 fat serving)
1 cup nonfat fruit-flavored yogurt (sweetened with sugar substitute)
1/2 cup of sherbet or I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt or TCBY frozen yogurt

Good luck>

Q: What are signs of diabetes? Also if I have pancreas problems am I @ Risk?
I know nothing about Diabetes. I’ve developed problems with my Pancreas in that I had 3 attacks of Pancreatitis last year and doc asked me to eat low fat and no alcohol for the rest of my life.
Am I at risk for diabetes, what are the signs?

A: Syptoms of diabetes include:

Frequent urination
Excessive thirst
Extreme hunger
Unusual weight loss
Increased fatigue
Irritability
Blurry vision

(from www.diabetes.org, website of the American Diabetes Association)

If you have one or more of these symptoms, or are concerned that you might have diabetes, you should see your doctor, who can perform bloodwork to determine if you do. Whether you’re at risk or not, a healthy lifestyle will definitely help your health in the long run and minimize the potential risk, so you can’t go wrong with that. But, if you’re worried, you should really talk to your doctor and ask him/her this. You can also try this test: https://www.diabetes.org/phd/profile/default.jsp
Hope this helps!

Q: SIGNS OF DIABETES RELATED TO WEIGHT GAIN?
What are the signs of diabetes related to weight gain?

A: Contrary to diabetes type I the type II one is characterized with weight gain,
Otherwise The signs of both are very similar but there are some differences
For example the typeII occurs usually(but not always) at age 40 or above as named adult diabetes.
Triple poly(excess than normal) are the common symptoms ,means polyurea (urination),polydypsia(thirsty) and polyphagia(hungriness).
The certain way to determine the right type is lab methods that assays insulin in blood
As in typeII it is higher than normal and in type I it is lower.
The type II is more controllable, and the choice treatment is pills and you usually don’t need insulin injection, in addition low sugar diet and exercise is very helpful
And even enough for the most part.
Good luck

Q: What are the early warning signs of diabetes-related kidney disease?
What are the early warning signs of diabetes-related kidney disease?

1>.Painful urination
2>.Indigestion
3>.Bloody stools
4>. None

A: Early warning signs would be seen on your bloodwork and urine studies….while you would be completely asymptomatic. On your blood work, you kidney function test (creatinine) may start to rise. On your urine studies, you may have protein (microalbumin) in your urine. Also, eye disorders caused by diabetes tend to occur at the same time as diabetes related kidney damage. So things like blurry vision and other signs of retinopathy may be indicative of concurrent kidney damage. Usually patients will be asymptomatic from the diabetes related kidney damage until the damage is very advanced. Your doctor can see the damage much sooner via your blood and urine studies.

Q: I have extremely dry skin on my feet and legs. Can this be one of the signs of diabetes?
The skin on my legs is so dry that I end up making myself bleed when I scratch them. I also have cracked heels on my feet and cannot feel the callused areas on my feet anymore.
I have also been told that I am borderline type 2 diabetic.

A: Your doctor can prescribe a lotion that may help you. Diabetics do tend to get dry skin. Put some a lot of Vaseline on your feet, then some white socks at bed time. This helps my heels. There is also a good cream especially for cracked heals. You can get it at Walmart in the lotion section. I don’t remember the name of it. Ask someone that works in that department. It’s in jar. It’s supposed to be pretty good. I just use a good lotion on my body every day and it helps. It pays to buy a good name brand lotion. If you are a diabetic and have bad calluses, you should go to a podiatrist.

Q: Can anyone tell me what the signs of diabetes are?
Well I’m 14 and I’m wondering because it runs in my family, and my doctor told me i’m at a lot higher risk of getting it, so i’ve been kind of paranoid.
Thanks for your help:)
Some of the symptoms that I had are hunger and thirst, headaches, blurry vision, dizzy, slow healing cuts.

Do you think I should be tested?

A: Excessive thirst and hunger
Frequent urination (even if you don’t drink lots of fluids)
Unexplained weight loss
Fatigue
Cuts on your body that take long time to heal

I know how you feel because diabetes runs in my father’s side of the family, and he has it. So i have to watch what I eat. So eat right and watch for these symptoms.

Q: What are some common signs of diabetes?
I am always extremely tired after meals, and I get hungry every 2-3 hours and have heart palpitations, weak arms, wobbly legs, slight dizziness and usually start sweating a little. I’m also pretty tired during the day too. I went to my doc 3 weeks ago before the problem really started and my blood glucose level was 78. Any ideas?

A: grandeyeglass said it all.

Q: I have been getting headaches, blurred vision. Can these be signs of diabetes?
I am 5′3″ and weigh 130 pounds so I dont know. My mother and her mother both had type 2, however they were both over weight.

A: You need to get a fasting blood sugar and A1c tests to determine definitively if you are diabetic. See your doctor. This could be signs of more than diabetes. Never get medical advice online.

Q: What signs of diabetes and how likely is it to “go away” if you hade it while pregnant?

A: Heathen Princess !
If you had it while pregnant then it is called Gestational Diabetes. It is a temporary form (in most cases) of diabetes in which the body does not produce adequate amounts of insulin to deal with sugar during pregnancy. It may also be called glucose intolerance or carbohydrate intolerance. Signs and symptoms can include:

Sugar in urine (revealed in a test done in your doctor’s office)
Unusual thirst
Frequent urination
Fatigue
Nausea
Frequent infections of bladder, vagina and skin
Blurred vision
If gestational diabetes is diagnosed and treated effectively, there is little risk of complications. If gestational diabetes is not treated, effects for mother and baby can include:

Large birth weight
Premature delivery
Increased chance of cesarean delivery
Slightly increased risk of fetal and neonatal death

With proper care and treatment, women with gestational diabetes can have healthy babies, and the diabetes should disappear after delivery.

It is important that you watch for any continuing signs that you may still be diabetic after giving birth. These symptoms include:

Frequent urination
Persistent thirst
Increased sugar in blood or urine

Testing may be done a few months after the delivery to make sure your blood sugar levels have returned back to normal.

To know much more about diabetes visit
http://www.reddiabetes.com/Gestational_Diabetes_2.html

http://www.pregnancy-guidelines.com/gestational-diabetes.html

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