10 Early Warning Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes | Precautions

10 Early Warning Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes| Precautions 

Diabetes is very chronic (long lasting) disease and most of us don't know the exact signs or symptoms of Diabetes. Usually the warning signs of Diabetes  sometime will be so mild that it would be very difficult to notice them. 

What is Diabetes?

Before we discuss about what are the early warning signs and symptoms of Diabetes,we should know what is Diabetes.

Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when blood glucose called blood sugar is high. In other words when pancreas no longer able to make insulin or when the body is cannot make use of the insulin produced by Pancrea.

Insulin is harmone produced by Pancrea which help the glucose to pass from blood stream to the cell thus producing energy in the body. When Carbohydrates food is broken down into glucose in blood and insulin help it to get in the cells.

10 Early Warning Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes

1. Weight loss

People usually neglect when they go start losing weight.It is very scary and warning sign of Diabetes.If insulin is not produced properly then glucose will not get into cell ,that means your body won't get required energy from the food. In such case it will start buring muscles and fats for energy. Even though you have similar pattern of eating food, weight loss will continue.

2. Fatigue 

If you sleep properly at night, still feel tired whole day without doing anywork,then you should see your Doctor. As our body convert food which we eat into glucose,it is used by cells for energy. But cells need insulin to take  glucose. If body doesn't produce enough or any insulin , then cells can't take glucose and you will have no energy. If no energy is produced then you will be tired and feel restless.

3. Slow Healing

If you have a cut or any wound on your body a while ago and still it look  very fresh then it is time to get checked from Doctor. With time blood sugar can affect your blood flow which causes nerve damage that makes the cut or wound to heal very slow.

4. Urination

Another warning sign of Diabetes one should notice is frequent urination. Normally a person in an average go to pee 4 to 7 times a day,but diabetic person spend more time in bathroom for peeing.  

Normally our body reabsorb glucose as it passes through Kidney. But when blood sugar level shoot up,kidney may be able 

to bring back all. This causes body to produce more urine and you have to go for pee more frequent. As you pee more then you also feel thirsty as more fluid is lost from your body. 

5. Vision

When Blood Sugar level increase it cause  fluid to increase in body due to poor function of Kidney. As body fluids increase causes swelling in lenses of the eyes,thus affecting the vision of the person. But this effect is temporary as blood sugar gets normal then vision will improve.

6. Infection 

Due to high blood sugar,immune system of Diabetic patients gets weak. Thus they get more susceptible to the infection. Infection such as Yeast infection feed on glucose,having plenty of glucose will give a favourable condition for Yeast to grow. Infection can grow on any warm ,moist area of skins such as in between fingers and toes,under breast ,in and around private parts. Thus you should neglect this and should meet your Doctor immediately.

7. Breath 

This is very strange sign which most of the people don't take notice. Diabetic patients usually developed sweet breath before they get diagnosis. Due to Ketoacidosis is a condition in Diabetic patients in which their body can't convert glucose to energy,in such case the sugar level increase to very high thus making a sweet breath in these people. So if your facing such sweet breath then book appointment with your doctor.

8. Nausea or Vomiting

Another sign of Diabetes is Nausea or Vomiting. High or low sugar level often lead to Nausea,when your body fat starts to burn due to low energy then ketones are formed. These can build up in your blood to dangerous level which cause a condition called Diabetic Ketoacidosis. Ketone can make your stomach sick which leads to Nausea or Vomiting. In such case you should not waste your time and should contact your doctor  as it can be a life threatening situation.

9. Dry Mouth and Itching

As your body lose fluids due to frequent urination, then there are not enough moisture for other things. Your body will get dehydrated and will make you feel mouth dry. Due to dehydration,skin will get dry and will lead to frequent itchiness.

10. Tingle and Numbness in Fingers & Toes

Another strange sign people don't understand is tingle or numbness in fingers & toes. If you get tingle for first time then you may feel good,but when you get that feeling frequently then it can be very irritating. With increase in blood sugar level can damage nerve which can lead to tingling or numbness in fingers and toes. If you neglect this symptom and keep it untreated then it can lead to tissue death. 

Some other  Symptoms of Diabetes are:

Increased Hunger

Weight Gain

Depression

Erectile dysfunction 

Irritability

Swollen Gums

Darkened Skin

Hypoglycemia: low blood sugar can occur (Hypoglycemia) happens when the level of sugar or glucose in the blood drop too low. Some signs of this are:

Nervous or Anxious

Shaky

Confused

Hungry

Sleepy 

Weak 

Sweaty or Chilly

Hyperglycemia: High blood Sugar( Hyperglycemia) happens when the level of sugar or glucose in blood increases too high. Some of the symptoms are:

Frequent Urination 

Heavy thrist

Sugar in Urine

Slow Healing

Weight Loss

Vaginal or Skin Infection

Tingly or Numbness 

Precautions:

Diabetes is a chronic disease,you should be able to take care of yourself  life long. You should take note of your symptoms and should except about being diabetic patients. Here are the precautions one should know about:

Commitment:

If you have a Diabetes then you should take care of yourself. Always try to maintain your blood sugar level regularly.

Smoking 

You should avoid smoking or quit smoking. Smoking can increase the risk of other complications which come along with Diabetes Heart Disease,Sokes, Kidney Disease and Worst Blood Sugar Level,Nerve Damage.

Keep Your Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Under Control: High blood Pressure put pressure on your blood vessel and high cholesterol can also lead to worsening the condition of Diabetic Patients.

Regular Check Up: Usually people should have atleast 4-5 diabetes checkup a years without miss and also should have routine eye check up.

Keep your vaccine up to date: 

People should keep their vaccine up to date,if they skip any vaccine by mistake then it can shot up your blood sugar level high or low. Vaccine include:

Flue Vaccine

Pneumonia Vaccine

Hepatitis B Vaccine

Pay attention to your feet: should keep attention on your feet as high blood sugar level lead to infection,such as Yeast infection as it feed up on high glucose. Should clean you feets regularly and keep them dried.

Avoid Drinking Alcohol:  Drinking Alcohol can shoot blood Sugar level up or down depending on how much you drink. One should drink less and should have proper meal if you can't quit it.

Be more physically active: one should be physically be active,do excercise regularly . Physical activity helps to,

Maintain Weight

Lower Sugar Level

Boost your insulin sensitivity 

Eat healthy plant food: People should have health Plans food as it provide Proteins, Vitamin and other important mineral which helps to maintain blood sugar level. Should avoid having unhealthy,oily and junk food.

Fix Appointment with Your Doctor

If your age is over 40 and have any signs mentioned above in list then they should fix Appointment immediately with their Doctor. When you notice these signs early then it is possible to avoid some major complications due to diabetes such as nerve damage,heart problem and some other critical diseases.

FAQ's which people usually ask regarding Diabetes:

What are the types of Diabetes?

There are two major type of Diabetes such as Type 1 Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes.

In Type 1 Diabetes , Pancreas don't produce insulin and in Type 2 Diabetes, Pancreas does not produce enough insulin.

How long does Diabetic Patient Live?

Life expectency can be increased to 4 or in some case to 10 years if diagoned early and precautions, medication is maintained properly.

Does Diabetes have cure?

Unfortunately there is no cure for diabetes,but it can be treated and controlled to come extent as it long lasting disease which need regular medication.

What is the Normal Sugar level as per age?

For adults: 90 to 130 mg/dL

For Children ( 13-19 year old): 90/130mg/dal

For Children ( 6-12 year old): 90/180 mg/dal

For under 6 year old Children: 100/180 mg/dal

Can diabetes cause death?

Type 2 Diabetes can cause death as it increases the heart related complications. Type 2 Diabetes caused sudden cardiac arrest in most cases.

What are the four stages of Diabetes?

1. Molecular (Insulin Resistance)

2. Prediabetes: Bio Chemical Cardiometabolic Risk 

3. Type 2Diabetes: Biochemical Disease

4. Type 2 Diabetes( with complications): Vascular Complications