subject: Early Symptoms Diabetes Type 2 [print this page] Often the early symptoms diabetes are misinterpreted as being normal bodily functions. Seldom do individuals recognize them for what they really are. They are so subtle that initially do not pose any concern for intervention. Also they can be masked as being related to other concerns or conditions which are non medical.
A major development of changes in the body can be sited when there is thirst . Primarily it is conceived that it is O. K to be thirsty especially if the day is hot and there are climatic changes. A hot day will definitely produce the need for fluids.
The true facts however are never considered. It is concluded that if the day is hot and the body is losing fluid through evaporation then it is safe to be thirsty and drink plenty of water. This is the most logical explanation for thirst.
However, when the thirst is accompanied by frequent visits to the bathroom for the purposes of urination other subconscious explanations could be derived. The speculations are the acknowledgement that this is a usual body function.
It could the be then observed that the thirst is equivalent to the bathroom visits. There seems to be a competition between drinking of water and visits to the bathroom. This definitely, should raise a red flag when it is accompanied by associating desires or intolerances.
Yearnings can be so subtle that they mask other conditions such as aging, grief and generally emotional conditions such as depression. They are often manifested as hunger; sleepiness leading to lethargy; inclination to just rest; impulsiveness towards inactivity and inappropriate and non responses to stimuli due to tiredness.
Remarkably there is a recognized sensitivity to sugar especially when it results in drowsiness. This subtle observation allows the body to avoid its intake. It can be a mask in believing that there is a taste bud condition due to a tongue burnt from heat or cold.This is false.
A real alert should be after months of these changes in body functions there is unexplained weight loss. These early symptoms diabetes may be happening and must never be bypassed when making judgments about daily bodily functions. One must always be alert, aware of changes in the body; and be cognizant of these acute diversions as being abnormal.