Type 2 diabetes symptoms: Are you at risk?
There really aren’t very many type 2 diabetes symptoms, and the ones that you might think you have don’t seem very serious. Unfortunately, if you do have it the disease progresses unabated. They could initially seem trivial. They could be written off as just part of the aging process or carrying too much weight.
Type 2 diabetes symptoms can appear slight and not worth worrying about, or easy to write off as part of the aging process. All the more reason to be aware of what they are. No knowing what the type 2 diabetes symptoms are could kill you.
Some of the most often observed symptoms of type 2 diabetes are: unexplained loss of weight, excessive thirst or hunger, fatigue, frequent urination, loss of vision, slow healing cuts or abrasions, circulation problems, feeling moody and short tempered, and limb pain.
Approximately 6 million people in the U.S. are afflicted with type 2 diabetes and aren’t aware of it. They might possibly think that the signs they are experiencing are related to a totally different illness when they may very well be at the onset of the diabetes.
If your health is generally good and your under 45 years of age, it’s quite possible that type 2 diabetes symptoms are related to another illness. But, if you are overweight and/or over 45 years of age, you should make an appointment with your doctor and relate about your worries. It may be nothing, but it’s better to attack diabetes at the beginning.
Complications will result if your symptoms turn out to be from type 2 diabetes and they are ignored. Glucose levels will rise and this in turn will start to damage blood vessels and nerves. Complications are numerous, such as heart disease, retinopathy, amputations and peripheral neuropathy.
Type 2 diabetes symptoms tend to advance at a slower pace than other forms of the disease. Your physician will assess the symptoms and determine if diabetes is the diagnosis. Type 2 should be taken very seriously and not seeking medical help when symptoms appear can be dangerous.
Besides looking out for symptoms of type 2 diabetes, be cautious that there are several risk factors as well. Some members of your family may have had the disease, you may be overweight, not eat properly and exercise enough. However some of these risks can be altered to aid in prevention and reversal.
John Richmond is a frequent contributor to www.YourDiabetesInfo.com. For more information about
