what are the signs of having diabetes??

Answer 1

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being very thirsty
urinating a lot
feeling very hungry
feeling very tired
losing weight without trying
having sores that are slow to heal
having dry, itchy skin
losing feeling in or having tingling in the hands or feet
having blurry vision
having more infections than usual

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

The classical triad of diabetes symptoms is polyuria (frequent urination), polydipsia (increased thirst, and consequent increased fluid intake) and polyphagia (increased appetite). These symptoms may develop quite fast in type 1, particularly in children (weeks or months), but may be subtle or completely absent - as well as developing much more slowly - in type 2. In type 1 there may also be weight loss (despite normal or increased eating), increased appetite, and irreducible fatigue. These symptoms may also manifest in type 2 diabetes in patients whose diabetes is poorly controlled.

Thirst develops because of osmotic effects—sufficiently high glucose (above the "renal threshold") in the blood is excreted by the kidneys, but this requires water to carry it and causes increased fluid loss, which must be replaced. The lost blood volume will be replaced from water held inside body cells, causing dehydration. Prolonged high blood glucose causes changes in the shape of the lens in the eye, leading to vision changes. Blurred vision is a common complaint leading to a diagnosis of type 1; it should always be suspected in such cases.

Patients (usually with type 1 diabetes) may also present with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), an extreme state of dysregulation characterized by the smell of acetone on the patient's breath, Kussmaul breathing (a rapid, deep breathing), polyuria, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain and any of many altered state of consciousness or arousal (eg, hostility and mania or, equally, confusion and lethargy). In severe DKA, coma (unconsciousness) may follow, progressing to death if untreated. In any form, DKA is a medical emergency and requires expert attention.

A rarer but equally severe presentation is hyperosmolar nonketotic state, which is more common in type 2 diabetes, and is mainly the result of dehydration due to the polyuria. Often, the patient has been drinking extreme amounts of sugar-containing drinks, leading to a vicious circle in regard to water loss.

Answer 5

You will experience very HIGH blood sugar due to your pancreas not developing any/enough insulin in your system. (As opposed to low blood sugar that you experience from hypoglycemia.) If you are experiencing headaches, having to urinate frequently, feeling very thirsty, etc., you need to go to the hospital. When my brother was diagnosed at 10 years old he had all these symptoms and more. If he had waited any longer then he would've fallen into a coma. So it's important to know ASAP!

Answer 6

LOG ON to www.mayoclinic.com for more Info on Diabetes

Answer 7

Many many many. Go to cdc.gov or webmd.com or some such place for a start. Diabetes presents n so many different ways it is nearly impossible to diagnose without a blood draw.

Answer 8

Symptoms of mild low blood sugar usually develop when blood sugar falls below 60 to 65 mg/dL and may include:

* Nausea.
* Extreme hunger.
* Feeling nervous or jittery.
* Cold, clammy, wet skin; excessive sweating not caused by exercise.
* A rapid heartbeat (tachycardia).
* Numbness or tingling of the fingertips or lips.
* Trembling.

Answer 9

There are many symptoms, usually thirsty and also going to the toilet a lot. Get it checked by a doctor. You can have a 2 min test for free.

Answer 10

i am diabetic. my symptoms were: hungry all the time, thirsty, extreme tiredness and putting on weight. please go to the doctor and have yourself examined (do a full medical examination) and if you are not satisfied get a second opion. everyone is different. wishing you luck