As we all know, diabetes is a horrible condition that gets worse very quickly when left untreated. Thus, like all serious health conditions, early detection is the key to getting through it.
And that’s why we’ve written you this guide. What follows are the top 3 early warning signs of diabetes (type 1 and 2).
We want to help everyone reading this to be able to spot these signs right at the onset. That way, any of you who may be experiencing these symptoms can get the care and treatment you need right away. Please, take a moment to read through this guide.
More Frequent Urination
The first early warning sign of diabetes is an increase in how often you need to urinate. This is called polyuria and is a side effect of how diabetes impairs your kidneys’ function.
Diabetes increases your blood sugar, which makes it hard for your kidneys to reabsorb glucose the way they’re supposed to. It’s then forced to flush the excess glucose that it can’t process out of your body (through urination). Thus, your urination increases.
Increased Thirst
Obviously, this increased urination also increases how much water you lose throughout the day. Your body, therefore, makes you thirstier in an attempt to regain lost hydration.
You may also experience all the other telltale symptoms of dehydration. This can include dizziness, headaches, and increased hunger.
Fatigue/Low Energy
We get energy from the food we eat because our digestive system converts the food into glucose. Glucose is the fuel that our cells use for energy. But your cells require insulin in order to absorb this fuel.
Diabetes hinders this process by decreasing your insulin levels or preventing the insulin from doing its job. Thus, your cells can’t properly absorb the glucose. Then, you don’t get the energy you’re supposed to from the food you eat.
This usually also increases hunger. Because you’re not getting enough energy from your food, your body thinks you’re starving. And, in a way, you are.
But your body doesn’t realize that the real problem is an inability to process the food. It thinks you simply aren’t eating enough. So, your body keeps signaling you to eat more food.
What Should You Do About These Signs?
Don’t procrastinate if you see these signs. Talk to your doctor right away.
Also, do your research before starting any treatment, even doctor-prescribed treatment. For example, many who take medication for diabetes have reported drug injury symptoms. So, just be sure you know what you’re getting into before you start.
Watch Out For These Top 3 Early Warning Signs of Diabetes
Now, if you notice any of these early warning signs of diabetes, you know what to do. Follow the advice above and get the help you need. Also, please share this information so that others can get the help that they need, too.
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