subject: Chief Signs of Diabetes [print this page] Diabetes can present itself in a number of ways. You might show symptoms that are easily diagnosed. Correct diagnosis can be difficult to discern depending on the severity of the symptoms. Everyone should know the distinct symptoms that almost always lead to a diabetes diagnosis. A few of the major symptoms of diabetes are discussed here. If you have any of these symptoms or know someone who does see your doctor.
Has your weight started to fluctuate? Are you losing weight regardless of what and how much you eat? Has the weight loss started recently? Have you been gaining weight and losing weight without your changing your diet? Weight fluctuations are the easiest to spot of diabetes symptoms. This happens because diabetes affects your potassium levels then affects the amount of water in your body. The change in water levels causes the changes to your weight. Consult your doctor if your weight starts fluctuating unpredictably.
Do your eyes suddenly go blurry without notice? You won't always notice this if it's happening to your loved one. If this symptom occurs you should consult your physcian about insulin testing. Have you ever heard of the term Hyperosmolar hyperglycemia nonketotic syndrome, it's just the medical term for diabetes. When the body fluid is pulled out of the tissue surroundin the lenses of your eyes it causes this. Your eyes will have a more difficult time focusing. Once in awhile you may discover it's time to see the eye doctor for glasses. On the other hand if it is only from time to time or intermittently you should talk to your doctor about diabetes testing.
The primary symptoms and signs of the onset of Type 1 are nausea, vomiting and dehydration. These typically take place when the body halts the production of insulin or the potassium levels get out of whack. Type 1 diabetes is also called juvenile onset diabetes and is caused by genetics and heredity and not usually by controllable factors. If your kid seems to have a stomach illness and is undergoing some different personality quirks, asking your doctor to have him or her tested for diabetes is a wise decision. A pediatrician will most likely do some trial testing anyways, just to cross out the possibility of the illness.
It is really hard to diagnose diabetes. This is because many of the symptoms mimic symptoms of other disorders as well. The most direct syndromes can only be observed with thorough testing. Still, there are physical warnings and diabetic signs that you should be keeping an eye out for. Diabetes is a pensive sickness, particularly if it isn't taken care of properly. Appropriate treatment is dependent on a real diagnosis. So, if you end up discovering that your body is doing something funny, you should consult your physician. What you think is a cold could turn out to be diabetes.
