Diabetes signs and symptoms.
There are certain signs and symptoms that must be taken in consideration,  because they may be an indication of diabetes. In a lot of cases, the disease may be present without any apparent signs and complications may remain unnoticed until the first symptoms occur. Therefore, individuals with predisposition to the disease must have tests for diabetes on a regular basis.
The most characteristic signs and symptoms include:
 Rapid unintentional weight loss.
Muscle wasting.
Increased thirst and/or mouth dryness.
Increased hunger.
Unexplainable chronic gingivitis (gum infection).
Unexplainable fatigue.
Increased urination, especially at night (polyuria).
Drowsiness.
Nausea and vomiting.
Blurred vision not related to age.
Sores or wounds that do not heal properly.
Frequent or recurrent skin infections or persisting eczema.
Frequent
occurrence
of yeast infections, like thrush.
Tingling or numbness in the limbs and/or fingers.
Itching of genitals not related to any apparent reason.
If any of the above characteristic signs or symptoms is present for a long period of time and especially, if it coexists with any of the risk factors, it must be taken in consideration and be checked. A physician may advise a fasting blood glucose test or an oral glucose tolerance test.
If blood glucose levels are higher than normal but less than diabetes figures, the condition is characterized as prediabetes.
In such a case, blood glucose level must be monitored and checked every one or two years. |
