What are some early warning signs of diabetes? 14
Aug 31, 2009 | Warning Signs of Diabetes
Urine will increase in volume and frequency when blood glucose rises. The kidneys work to filter blood and try to rid it of the excess sugar. In fact, one of the earliest methods for diagnosing diabetes was to notice the increased sugar content of urine. If it progresses, however, frequent urination will lead to excessive water loss and dehydration, seriously jeopardizing health.
Thirst is noticably increased with high blood glucose because of water losses in urine. In addition, excess sugar concentrates the blood.Both trigger thirst.
In addition, excess sugar concentrates the blood.Both trigger thirst.
Fatique and generalized weakness is noticable for two reasons. One, glucose is unable to be effectively used as a fuel by muscle cells. They are "fuel deprived" and thus less able to perform work. Secondly, dehydration will bring on fatique.
Weight loss may be slow or rapid, but it is usually occuring without explanation. Many people with early diabetes note they are actually eating more and still losing weight. This is the result of water losses, as well as increased breakdown of fat and protein tissues, as the body compensates for poor glucose utilization.
Hunger often increases because glucose, despite being high in the blood, is unavailable to cells as fuel.
Blurred vision may develop because rapidly rising blood sugar levels can cause fluid shifts in the lens of the eye.
Infections of gums, bladder, skin and vaginal yeast can become more problematic and harder to treat. Germs thrive in the high sugar content of blood and body fluids. A woman may have recurrent urinary or vaginal infections.
Another important symptom of noninsulindependent diabetes is recurring or slow-to-heal cuts and sores.
Irritability; drowsiness, tingling or numbness in the hands and feet, or itching.
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