{"product_id":"2940014026901","title":"Diabetes 2","description":"Diabetes Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eThe symptoms of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are similar. It is the speed\u003cbr\u003ein which they manifest that differs.\u003cbr\u003eType 1 diabetes symptoms develop over a short period of time. Type 1 diabetes\u003cbr\u003eis caused by an autoimmune response within the body which attacks the\u003cbr\u003eprecious beta cells in the pancreas. The condition is irreversible and sufferers\u003cbr\u003ewill need insulin supplementation for the rest of their lives.\u003cbr\u003eBecause there is no insulin being produced in the case of Type 1 diabetes,\u003cbr\u003esymptoms develop and worsen very quickly with sufferers quickly falling into a\u003cbr\u003ediabetic coma if the condition is not diagnosed.\u003cbr\u003eThe situation is very different with Type 2 diabetes. In this form of the\u003cbr\u003edisease some insulin is still being produced and released. It may not be\u003cbr\u003eenough or the cells may have become resistant and unable to utilize the insulin\u003cbr\u003ethat is available, but there will be some insulin present within the body. This\u003cbr\u003emeans that symptoms develop more slowly and progress over an extended\u003cbr\u003eperiod of time. It can be many years before a Type 2 diabetic receives a\u003cbr\u003ediagnosis.\u003cbr\u003eFor both types of diabetes the symptoms are the same and it's important to\u003cbr\u003eseek medical help if any of the following are noticed:\u003cbr\u003eExcessive Thirst – this is an early indication that all is not well. It can of course\u003cbr\u003ebe attributed to other factors but it is worth asking the doctor to check if this\u003cbr\u003esymptom is noticed.\u003cbr\u003eFrequent Urination – obviously if more fluid is going in, it has to come out.\u003cbr\u003eThere may be a sweet smell to the urine, indicating high sugar levels. There\u003cbr\u003ecan be other health conditions that cause more frequent urination and they are\u003cbr\u003eall worth checking out.\u003cbr\u003eVision Shifts – high blood glucose levels can damage the smaller blood vessels,\u003cbr\u003ewhich in turn can cause damage to the sensitive structure of the eye. Any\u003cbr\u003esudden changes in vision must be investigated promptly.\u003cbr\u003eSweet Smelling Breath – while this isn't always associated with diabetes (you\u003cbr\u003emay just be a sweet person) it can be a symptom of the disease and is worth a\u003cbr\u003evisit to your doctor just to be sure.\u003cbr\u003e6\u003cbr\u003eAn Increase In Appetite – a non-seasonal increase in appetite is worth noting,\u003cbr\u003eespecially if this is accompanied by an unexplained weight loss.\u003cbr\u003eDrowsiness And Lethargy – if you've been dragging and it doesn't appear to be\u003cbr\u003egetting any better, it's worth checking out. It's easy to overlook fatigue in these\u003cbr\u003edays of hectic lifestyles, but if the fatigue is persistent, that's a sign that\u003cbr\u003esomething isn't right.\u003cbr\u003eHeavy, Labored Breathing – this is difficult to associate with diabetes because it\u003cbr\u003ecan be attributed to a wide variety of respiratory problems. It can also be\u003cbr\u003eattributed to diabetes.\u003cbr\u003eStupor And Unconsciousness – obviously, this is by far the most significant\u003cbr\u003esymptom and is an indication that diabetes has been festering for a long, long\u003cbr\u003etime.\u003cbr\u003e7\u003cbr\u003eDiabetes Type 2\u003cbr\u003eDiabetes Type 2, also known as noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, is the\u003cbr\u003emost common form of diabetes, and its sufferers are growing by the day. As\u003cbr\u003ewe've already seen, this form of diabetes occurs when the pancreas is unable to\u003cbr\u003eproduce enough insulin to properly process the glucose that the body creates\u003cbr\u003efrom the food in takes in.\u003cbr\u003eAlthough Diabetes 2 is commonly found in the overweight, thin people can also\u003cbr\u003edevelop the disease and be a Type 2 diabetic. Elderly people are also at risk for\u003cbr\u003edeveloping Type 2. Other key factors that may determine a person's risk for\u003cbr\u003eType 2 Diabetes include the following:\u003cbr\u003e· Being African-American, Hispanic, or Native American\u003cbr\u003e· A history of having gestational diabetes\u003cbr\u003e· An HDL cholesterol level that is above 250mg\/dL or one that is lower\u003cbr\u003ethan 35mg\/dL\u003cbr\u003e· Being older than 45 years of age\u003cbr\u003e· Poor diet, and low levels of exercise\u003cbr\u003e· Excessive body fat, especially when found around the waist area\u003cbr\u003eType 2 Diabetes can be diagnosed through three commonly used methods.\u003cbr\u003eThese tests determine your glucose levels and whether or not they're an\u003cbr\u003eindication of potential problems. The tests …\u003cbr\u003e· The Oral glucose tolerance test.\u003cbr\u003e· The Random blood glucose level test.\u003cbr\u003e· The Fasting blood glucose level test.\u003cbr\u003eFasting hyperglycemia is defined as a blood sugar greater than 130 mg\/dL\u003cbr\u003e(milligrams per deciliter) after fasting for at least 8 hours.\u003cbr\u003ePostprandial or after-meal hyperglycemia is defined as a blood sugar usually\u003cbr\u003egreater than 180 mg\/dL. In people without diabetes after-meal sugars rarely\u003cbr\u003e8\u003cbr\u003ego over 140 mg\/dL. However, occasionally after a large meal, a 1-2 hour postmeal\u003cbr\u003esugar level can reach 180 mg\/dL.\u003cbr\u003eReceiving a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes can be shocking. 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