Some of the major signs and symptoms of diabetes are
Excessive thirst and increased urination- this is because of the buildup of the excessive sugar in the blood stream.
Excessive Hunger- With low content of the insulin in the body the cells of the muscles and tissue lack in energy.
Weight loss - Due diabetes a person may eat more but weight loss is common due to body unable to use glucose and goes for alternative sources of energy such as fats.
Weakness - Since glucose is not used properly a person feels weak and tired most of the times.
Slow healing of wounds and infections- Diabetes affects the ability to heal and resist infections.
Diabetes is divided into two types mainly Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is more common among young teenagers, so it is called by the names Juvenile diabetes or early onset diabetes. Diabetes type 2 is more in adult and is called as adult onset diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes is dangerous as it symptoms develops slowly and most of the times a person feels not suffering from any disease. But if diabetes is left ignored it leads to serious complications. Some of the complications of the diabetes may be life threatening.
Some of the complications of the diabetes are
Nerve damage
Heart and Blood vessels diseases
Foot damage
Hearing problems
Eye damage and
Nephropathy
Know the causes of the diabetes
Insulin a hormone secreted by beta cells of the pancreas. Its function is to act as key and allow glucose pass in to cells which reduces the glucose content in the blood. Type 1 diabetes is due to stop in the production of the insulin.
Whereas in Type 2 diabetes the acceptors of the cells fail to react to insulin and body produces more and more insulin due to it develops a resistance to itself this phenomenon is called as insulin resistance.
Prevention Methods
Diabetes is mainly due to stagnated kind of life style. Diabetes is also genetic.
Eat healthy well balanced diet
Physical activity helps in good blood circulation and makes a person feel fresh.
By losing excessive pounds a person can maintain diabetes