Live And Recognize Diabetes
To be disturbed during your sleep by the call of nature needn’t always be ignored easily. It may also mean you need to see a doctor for medical advice. Diabetes or the irregularity in blood-sugar level in the body is one the major silent killer disease around the world. According to a World Health Organization (WHO) estimate, over 180 million people worldwide are affected by diabetes.
How to identify diabetes thus becomes a serious concern for all. Although, diabetic symptoms may vary depending upon the two categories- Type 1 and Type 2, few common symptoms are seen as the ‘3 Ps’. The need to urinate frequently or ‘Polyuria’ is unique to this life style disease. The other observation can be seen in the excessive urge for thirst and hence, excessive intake of fluid to quench it which is also known as ‘Polydipsia’. Last of the 3Ps, Polyphasia which is the false increased in appetite.
Many diabetic also suffer from blurred vision often among Type1 and Type2 diabetics. Symptoms of Type 1 are known to go quickly as it comes. A diabetic is prone to weight loss irrespective of excessive eating due to the lack of sugar supplies in your muscle tissues and fats. As a result, fatigue sets in due to the shortage of sugar in the cells.
In contrast, Type 2 diabetes is slow in development and so, the symptoms usually remain dormant for years in some cases. The healing capability of the body is affected, making the bodying susceptible to infections. Awareness and personal responsibility are the key factor in early detection. Diabetes can flourish in an environment of poor dietary habits and sedentary life style.
April 13 2010 09:28 am | Diabetes