Diabetes Info

Symptoms of Diabetes

November 10th, 2007 | by admin |

Diabetes can and often does go undiagnosed because the symptoms can seem harmless and oftentimes normal. In both the known classes of diabetes, signs and symptoms are more likely to be similar. This is because the blood sugar is high, either due to less production of insulin, or no production or insulin resistance as the case may be. Either ways, if there is inadequate glucose in the cells, it can be identified through certain indicators. These symptoms are quickly relieved once the Diabetes is treated and also reduce the chances of developing into more serious stages and other branching health problems.

Diabetes Type 1

In type 1, the pancreas stop producing insulin. Due to the subsequent lack of that insulin, body cells do not get enough glucose for producing ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) units which develops into the main symptom, in the form of nausea and vomiting. In later stages, which can lead to keto acidosis in which the body starts breaking down muscle tissue and fat for energy, there is consequently fast weight loss. The electrolyte disturbances caused in Type 1 also lead to dehydration. In advanced stages even coma and death, have been noted.

Diabetes Type 2

• Fatigue: When the cells are unable to metabolize glucose, the reserve fat of the body is metabolized to gain energy. This uses more energy in comparison to burning glucose, because of which the body goes into a negative calorie effect, which results in fatigue.
• Polydipsia: As the concentration of glucose increases in the blood, the brain receives signals for diluting the glucose and in its counteraction we feel thirsty.
• Polyuria: The body tries to get rid of the extra sugar in the blood by excreting it through the urine.
• Polyphegia: The hormone insulin is also responsible for stimulating hunger. In order to cope up with high sugar levels in blood, body produces insulin which leads to increased hunger.
• Weight flactuation: Factors like loss of water (polyuria), glucosuria , metabolism of body fat and protein may lead to loss of weight. Few cases may show weight gain due to increased appetite.
• Poor wound healing: High blood sugar creates constraints for the production of WBCs, (white blood cell) which are the main tool for the immune system. When these cells do not function accordingly, wound healing is not at a good pace.