What Are the Signs of Diabetes Type 1 and Type 2?
It is very important to catch warning signs of being diabetic early, as this is when treatment is the most effective.
If you feel as though you might have any of the following symptoms, it is essential that you speak with your doctor about your concerns and begin taking preventive measures before it worsens, as even pre-diabetes can increase your chance of heart disease.
Before we go into the warning signs, let's briefly go over what diabetes is.
Type 1 diabetes occurs when your body's immune system destroys insulin-producing cells of the pancreas (which are known as beta-cells).
While the body's immune system normally fights off bacterias, it instead, for unknown reasons, attacks various cells in the body, which results in a complete deficiency of the insulin hormone.
Secondary diabetes is similar to type 1 diabetes, but instead of beta-cells being destroyed by the immune system they are destroyed by some other factor, such as pancreatic surgery or cystic fibrosis.
Those with type 2 diabetes still produce insulin, but the body either cannot use the insulin adequately or their pancreas does not produce enough insulin.
Warning signs, which may occur due to high blood pressure, are the following: increased hunger or thirst (especially after eating), dry mouth, urinating frequently, weight loss (despite eating and feeling hungry), feeling weak, tired or fatigued, blurred or decreased vision, headaches, and, rarely, loss of consciousness.
Symptoms of type 2 diabetes may include numbness or tingling of hands and feet, acanthosis nigricans (velvety dark skin changes of the groin, armpit or neck), frequent yeast infections, itchy skin (usually around the genitals), recent weight gain, impotency (erectile dysfunction), or slowly healing cuts and sores.
If you feel as though you might have any of the following symptoms, it is essential that you speak with your doctor about your concerns and begin taking preventive measures before it worsens, as even pre-diabetes can increase your chance of heart disease.
Before we go into the warning signs, let's briefly go over what diabetes is.
Type 1 diabetes occurs when your body's immune system destroys insulin-producing cells of the pancreas (which are known as beta-cells).
While the body's immune system normally fights off bacterias, it instead, for unknown reasons, attacks various cells in the body, which results in a complete deficiency of the insulin hormone.
Secondary diabetes is similar to type 1 diabetes, but instead of beta-cells being destroyed by the immune system they are destroyed by some other factor, such as pancreatic surgery or cystic fibrosis.
Those with type 2 diabetes still produce insulin, but the body either cannot use the insulin adequately or their pancreas does not produce enough insulin.
Warning signs, which may occur due to high blood pressure, are the following: increased hunger or thirst (especially after eating), dry mouth, urinating frequently, weight loss (despite eating and feeling hungry), feeling weak, tired or fatigued, blurred or decreased vision, headaches, and, rarely, loss of consciousness.
Symptoms of type 2 diabetes may include numbness or tingling of hands and feet, acanthosis nigricans (velvety dark skin changes of the groin, armpit or neck), frequent yeast infections, itchy skin (usually around the genitals), recent weight gain, impotency (erectile dysfunction), or slowly healing cuts and sores.
