Diabetes Symptoms In Type 1 And Type 2 Diabetes
July 2nd, 2010 | 
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Before diagnosis the symptoms may be more obvious, but after treatment and the glucose levels are more stabilized, diabetic symptoms will often reduce or go away.
However, type 2 diabetes can be sometimes so subtle that there are no noticeable symptoms, and hence is only diagnosed with a blood test.
In this article, let’s look at the symptoms can be present in diabetes, both type 1 (insulin dependent) and type 2 (non insulin dependent) diabetes.
The symptoms on type 1 diabetes
In type 1 or insulin dependent diabetes, the symptoms are serious and very severe when the illness starts.
The symptoms include the following:
1. Excessive thirst and excessive drinking
2. Excessive urination, otherwise known as polyuria
3. Loss of weight
4. Excessive hunger and eating. Notice how it’s a condition where despite eating more, there’s weight loss.
5. Feeling unwell, getting infections
6. And type 1 diabetes can present as diabetic ketoacidosis. In this state, the sugar levels are very high, there’s acidosis in the blood, and even collapse and coma.
So when type 1 diabetes starts, it’s a very serious condition that requires medical attention right away. Treatment is needed in type 1 diabetes and can’t be reversed with ‘lifestyle changes’.
The symptoms on type 2 diabetes
The symptoms in type 2 diabetes include the following:
1. Increased thirst and drinking
2. Increased urination
3. Recurrent infections such as skin infections eg fungal or bacterial amongst others
4. Long term complications of diabetes.
Long term consequences of diabetes include heart conditions, deteriorating eye health, kidney disease, peripheral vascular disease (blockages to arteries in eg the legs causing pain in the legs during walking), and peripheral nerve disease.
Many people at risk of type 2 diabetes are also overweight and have other associated conditions such as hypertension and hyperlipidemia.
So as you can see, there are various ways in which diabetes can present. In type 1 especially, the symptoms are serious and can be life threatening. It’s important to seek medical care immediately.
In type 2 diabetes, it can present with similar symptoms or sometimes more subtle symptoms.
In both cases, it’s important to seek the advice of your doctor about how to manage and treat the condition.
By: Matt Hamburg
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July 2nd, 2010 8:41 am
Thanks for the such a good info about diabetes.
This disease can only be controlled, not completely cured. Following a healthy routine with balanced food, some yoga pranayama and light exercises, helps to live the diabetic person well and long life.
July 2nd, 2010 9:45 pm
Thanks Matt I recently lost a family member to type1 diabetes and I just feel like I don’t know enough about this disease. At least I will know what signs to look for so the proper treatment can be applied in time.
July 3rd, 2010 12:37 am
Really helpful article, nice job.
July 3rd, 2010 8:53 am
Hi Matt,
Thanks for sharing this post. I have lost cousins from diabetes. I think that eating right and changing your lifestyle for the better is the best way to prevent this medical condition.
I know how much suffering both the patient and his/her family undergo when they face this health problems.
I feel that it is now the right time for others to change their eating habits and live healthier.
Thanks for sharing.
Best,
-Maria
July 3rd, 2010 8:55 am
Thanks too Karen for sharing this post. Your site is really helpful and inspiring. =)
July 3rd, 2010 10:56 am
Usefull first information for ill people, best wishes to Author!
July 3rd, 2010 3:18 pm
Thank for for this comprehensive list of symptoms.
July 4th, 2010 12:16 pm
Thanks Matt, for the break down on the symptoms of diabetes
July 4th, 2010 6:55 pm
Thanks for post!
very usefull
July 6th, 2010 5:25 am
Is there a cure for type 2 diabetes or it can only be managed?
July 6th, 2010 8:14 am
We Should go to doctor every month for our test so that we may able to escape every type of disease,Diabetes become very serious if we do not pay attention on it at its first stage.
July 6th, 2010 9:28 am
It’s useful for me, thanks Karen.
July 9th, 2010 12:16 pm
both type of diabetes is bad for our health. we can not eat every thing in this symptoms.
July 14th, 2010 3:27 pm
Nice blog. Its good to see someone talk about the important health issues.
Diabetes is a common problen here in Africa, especially type 2.
July 14th, 2010 8:47 pm
We move diabetics all the time at our moving company and I think it would be a good idea to know exactly what type you are dealing with in case of an emergency.
July 22nd, 2010 6:57 am
As said, there are different symptoms when dealing with diabetes. Those symptoms can vary, depending on the type of diabetes. One symptom may not indicate the diabetes, but when there are several symptoms it may be a stronger indication. Of course it is important to seek medical care immediately when having those symptoms.
September 15th, 2010 1:45 pm
This is an informative post on both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. While Type 2 diabetes is more common, it is difficult to detect because the symptoms may be mild and go unnoticed. If you’ve been diagnosed with either type of diabetes, you need a proper management program to control the disease. Diabetes care may include daily insulin injections, following a proper diet, exercising regularly among other things.