Diabetes has many symptoms but these are not always present or noticed initially. The symptoms can vary depending on the blood sugar elevation. In type 1 the symptoms occur quickly and can be live threatening. In type 2 and pre-diabetes these develop slowly and may not even be noticed.
Some of the signs and symptoms of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are:
Increased thirst. As the glucose accumulates in the blood, the body tries to protect itself by diluting the level. So many believe they are being healthier because they are drinking more water.
Frequent urination.
The kidneys go into overdrive trying to reduce the glucose in the blood and the increased water volume we are drinking. Think of a pot that is filled with water. If that pot is overfilled it begins to overflow. This is basically what happens in the kidneys. Meanwhile they are being over worked and damaged.
Nocturia Having to get up at night to urinate. Normally we can sleep through the night without having to get up to urinate. But with the glucose levels out of control the kidneys cannot shut down as it tries to eliminate the excess sugar. Of course you believe it is because you are drinking more water.
Fatigue. No energy transformed from sugar
Irritability.
Slow-healing sores.
Increased appetite.
Remember that glucose is used by the cells as substance and energy. Yes, there is plenty of sugar in the plasma but because we lack insulin or the cells are resistant to what is there, glucose cannot get into the cell. The cell sends signals to the brain that it needs energy so we eat more.
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Feet on a bathroom scale – Isolated
Unexplained weight loss.
There comes a point where the body must have nutrients so the brain begins to break down muscle and fat to convert as other sources of energy. Of course we are happy for the wrong reason that we are losing weight. Presence of ketones in the urine (ketones are a byproduct of the breakdown of muscle and fat that happens when there’s not enough available insulin)
Frequent infections, such as gums or skin infections and vaginal infections.
So as you can see that as diabetes gets worse the symptoms progress. Many of these symptoms we ignore at first because we related these to other reasons. Meanwhile, the complications build. Next month we will cover complications.
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Fatigue. No energy transformed from sugar
Slowly healing wounds.
