Diabetes: The hidden epidemic.
Sep 22, 2009 | Signs Symptoms of Diabetes
Sian Welby discusses with Dr Chris Steele the symptoms of diabetes.
Type 1 Diabetes is most prevalent in young people, whereas Type 2 is more likely to be found in older people.
Type 2 represents 90% of all cases.
Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes: Symptoms can come on very rapidly, and include intense thirst, need to pass urine frequently, weight loss, and recurrent infections.
For Type 2 Diabetes, on average a sufferer will ahve the disease for 7 years before it is diagnosed. Symptoms come on more slowly, and include thirst, tiredness, need to pass urine, disurbance to vision.
It is a serious disease that can lead to blindness, amputation, heart disease, kindey failure, erectile disfunction and other problems.
It is easy to be tested, and this can even be done yourself at home with a testing kit from your pharmacist.
Who should get tested
People over 40
The overweight
If you ahve family memebers who are diabetic.
People of Asian and afro-carribean origin should be tested in their twenties.
80% of diabetics are overweight.
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September 22nd, 2009 at 5:55 pm
my grand …
my grand grandfather on my moms side is the only known diabetic in the family tree and i have type 1. so i’d say, there’s always a chance if you have someone in your family tree that have had.
September 22nd, 2009 at 5:55 pm
the only thing i …
the only thing i know that has helped with diabetes is actually alex chiu’s magnetic discovery
September 22nd, 2009 at 5:55 pm
i was diagnosed at …
i was diagnosed at 3 and was told i had many of the same symptoms obv carnt remember myself but u sed ur blood glucose was over 700, i can tell you now thats wrong ur very lucky to be alive if its over 100 never mind 700
September 22nd, 2009 at 5:55 pm
well done . just a …
well done . just a little more info , like if it run on one side of the family but not the other can it skip you ? , i know it’s a stupid question but it’s not for me , i already know , But some people are hard headed an need to hear it frm someone else .
September 22nd, 2009 at 5:55 pm
This video helped …
This video helped alot after my diagnosis, thank you for posting.
September 22nd, 2009 at 5:55 pm
Great? information …
Great? information -much needed at this time
Thank you
September 22nd, 2009 at 5:55 pm
I was diagnosed at …
I was diagnosed at 30. Symptoms were very extreme thirst, blurry vision(could no longer see 2 ft in front of me),extreme fatigue, wet the bed 2 nights in a row(like a freakin kid),urinated razors(urinary tract infection).Went to ER after amonth of this, hospitalized 4 days. Blood glucose was over 700. If u have these go get checked out.
September 22nd, 2009 at 5:55 pm
good info.
i will …
good info.
i will be seeking a test to ensure that’s not my problem i’ve had for a long time and possible mis diagnosed or false negative.
thanks.