Symptoms Of Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes is a disease that can be prevented or, at least, minimized if you know what to be aware of. If you have any symptoms, you should see your doctor and you should start taking care of yourself right now.

Even without having any symptoms the guidelines to follow to avoid a Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis are guidelines for an overall and all-around healthy life. Follow them.

Type 2 Diabetes Can Cause Permanent Damage And Eventually Death

Type 2 Diabetes, which is sometimes called the “sugar disease,” can lead to permanent damage to the heart and blood vessels, kidneys, eyes, and nerves.

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Make Note Of The Fact That Type 2 Diabetes Can Lead To

Permanent Damage Of The:

Heart
Blood Vessels
Kidneys Eyes
Nerves

Diabetes affects how a person’s body uses and makes insulin and how foods they eat are processed into energy. In the United States, over 32 million people have Type 2 Diabetes.

What Is Type 2 Diabetes

In Type 2 Diabetes, a person’s body becomes insulin resistant. Insulin is a hormone that moves sugar from the bloodstream into the cells, where the cells process the sugar for energy. When the body doesn’t respond properly to insulin, excess sugar remains in the bloodstream instead of moving into the cells for processing.

Many foods contain natural sugars. That’s how humans get the energy they need to live. Because sugar tastes good, it’s also added to many other foods, increasing the availability of sugar for people to consume. When you eat, your body digests the food and moves the sugars into your bloodstream. From there, insulin moves it into the cells.

Insulin resistance causes the body to produce additional insulin to try and control the level of sugar in your blood. But over time, the amount of insulin the body produces is not enough to remove all the excess sugar.

No matter how much insulin the body produces, it can’t keep up, and blood sugar levels continue to rise. High blood sugar levels disrupt other body systems and cause noticeable symptoms. The excess sugar molecules in the blood can cause long term damage as well.

Early Symptoms Of Type 2 Diabetes

The early symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes are often mild and easy to miss. Many people don’t realize they have Type 2 Diabetes until the symptoms become more noticeable or until their blood sugar rises to dangerous levels.

According to the Mayo Clinic, early symptoms include:

Frequent urination
Increased thirst
Increased hunger
Fatigue
Blurred vision
Slow-healing sores
Frequent infections
Numbness, pain, or tingling in the hands or feet
Areas of darkened skin, usually in the armpits and neck

As blood sugar levels rise, people urinate more often. This is the body’s way of trying to remove excess sugar. Frequent urination can lead to feeling thirstier or even dehydration. Because the food a person eats isn’t being properly processed, they may feel hungry more often. When the cells don’t get enough sugar to produce energy, you can feel tired and fatigued.

Sugar molecules in the blood can damage the small blood vessels in the eyes, initially leading to blurred vision. Left untreated, Type 2 Diabetes can cause blindness. Sugar molecules also damage other blood vessels in the circulatory system.

By destroying the pathways for blood to reach wounds, Type 2 Diabetes slows the body’s ability to heal and fight infections.

Damage to the circulatory system can also lead to nerve damage. When the nerves don’t get the nutrients they need, a person may feel pain, tingling, or numbness in their hands or feet. And a condition known as acanthosis nigricans is the areas of darkened skin that may be early symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes.

Symptoms Of Extremely High Blood Sugar Levels

When a person’s blood sugar levels are too high, the condition is called hyperglycemia. If a person with Type 2 Diabetes doesn’t control their blood sugar, they may experience periods of dangerously high blood sugar levels that can lead to coma and death.

According To The American Diabetes Association, Life-Threatening Symptoms Of Hyperglycemia Include:

Shortness of breath
Breath that smells fruity
Nausea and vomiting
Very dry mouth

Symptoms Of Extremely Low Blood Sugar Levels

Some people with Type 2 Diabetes inject insulin to process the food they eat. When their insulin dose is too high compared to the amount of their food intake, they can develop low blood sugar levels, known as hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia can also be caused by intense exercise and excessive alcohol intake.

The American Diabetes Association Quotes These Symptoms Of Hypoglycemia:

Feeling shaky
Being nervous or anxious
Sweating, chills, and clamminess
Irritability or impatience
Confusion
Fast heartbeat
Feeling lightheaded or dizzy
Hunger
Nausea
Color draining from the skin (pallor)
Feeling Sleepy
Feeling weak or having no energy
Blurred/impaired vision
Tingling or numbness in the lips, tongue, or cheeks
Headaches
Coordination problems, clumsiness
Nightmares or crying out during sleep
Seizures

Unless they raise their blood sugar level, often by eating something with sugar that’s easy to digest, hypoglycemia can also lead to coma and death.

Conclusion

If you are concerned about having any of the early symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes, see your doctor. Type 2 Diabetes can be controlled through diet, exercise, and medication. Recognizing the symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes and getting treatment can protect your body from further damage and prolong your life.

Type 2 Diabetes can be prevented and possibly even reversed. You owe it to yourself to avoid this terrible disease.

Pay attention to your body. Watch what and how much you eat. Exercise.

If you have any doubts, or concerns, see your medical practitioner as soon as possible.

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