2007-01-16 02:54:34 · 13 answers · asked by wongolee 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
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) 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 — 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 in 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 (e.g., 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.
2007-01-16 05:06:56 · answer #1 · answered by Prof Hao 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-17 10:56:54 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-18 08:57:00 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unusual tiredness is the first indicator. Unless you are a sever diabetic, you probably wont have many symptoms except elevated blood sugar. The normal symptoms of: excessive thirst and slow healing are from long term high blood sugars and sweet smelling breath is only from very high 300-500+ sugars.
Over-all tiredness is really the main beginning symptom if you dont know already. Also frequent urinary tract infections and yeast infections. Yeast loves a sugary body. Elevated blood sugars (200+) gives me a headach and nausea, but you cant really get diagnosed for that.
2007-01-16 03:13:02 · answer #4 · answered by froggy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your mouth will be dry, you'll always be thirsty, and have to pee ALL the time. Those are some of the main most recognizable symptoms. Go to a doctor as soon as possible if you think you are diabetic. I waited and it was so bad when they diagnosed me that I was in the hospital for over a week trying to get my blood sugar under control. It was so high when I was diagnosed that they said I was lucky I wasn't in a coma! Its nothing to mess around with if you are having symptoms.
2007-01-16 03:03:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I remember a month before I got diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, I was just wiped out. I lost 4 pounds in one day, I had frequent trips to the bathroom, I was so thirst, but any water i drank tasted bad. It totally sucked! Also I heard that if your urine is clear that's a big sign, and you could start throwing up.
2007-01-16 10:45:28 · answer #6 · answered by Mrs. Tosti 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thirst, wanting to urinate frequently, tired, little energy, re-occurring infections, dizziness, weight loss, blurred vision. Some or all of these symptoms are common. If you think you have diabetes, take a urine sample to your doctor. This, along with a blood sample will confirm or deny
2007-01-16 03:02:30 · answer #7 · answered by Taylor29 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bad breath,going to the bathroom a lot, drinking a ton of water never being able to get enough im a diabetic i have type 1 the worse and i have had it for almost 11 years and im 18
2007-01-16 05:34:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-23 07:01:30 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
excessive thirst, frequent urination, weight loss, sweet breath odor (from ketones.)
2007-01-16 02:57:28 · answer #10 · answered by David B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋