Diabetes 2 Symptoms
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Q: what are the first symptoms of diabetes 2 ?
what are the first symptoms of diabetes 2 ?
A: More often than not... none. I had no noticeable symptoms at all. My type two was discovered during a routine physical.
There was a question here on answers a few days ago asking what your reading was when you were diagnosed. Judging by the other answers, which were several times higher than my numbers, I would say that most people go for years undiagnosed. As I look back, I did have mild symptoms for a couple of years prior to being diagnosed. Tired and grumpy come to mind. Most of these people who are citing these symptoms are either repeating what they've heard or read in a book or on a website, or were so far advanced that the symptoms were more pronounced. It comes on so gradually, that most folks don't even notice the symptoms for years. Read this:
http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-symptoms.jsp
Q: I do not have diabetes but wondered if those of you who have type 2 have these symptoms?
Tingling and numb fingers and feet that get very hot and tingle at the same time?
What other symptoms do you also suffer from please?
Looking for info for a friend however but articles I've read never mention the toes, hands or fingers as a symptom of type 2 diabetes..
A: The tingling and burning can be symptoms, but are more often felt in those that have had diabetes for awhile. Diabetes (both types) can very often be genetic. Eating too much sugar or too many carbs does not cause diabetes, and you do not have to be overweight or underweight to have the disease. Other symptoms include
Constant thirst
Frequent urination
Sweet smelling urine
Constant hunger
Fatigue
Headaches
Irritability
Nausea or vomiting
Blurry vision
Leg cramps
Reoccurring yeast infection in women, itching penis in men
Frequent boils
Slow healing wounds
Itching of the body with no rash
Unexplained weight loss OR gain
Burning tingling sensations in hands, arms, feet, or legs.
Q: Please can I have lots of detailed symptoms of type 2 diabetes ASAP?
I would really appreciate it if you could give a list of various symptoms of type 2 diabetes ONLY and why you may get it. Thank you
A: Okay so you can get type 2 diabetes because of family history, environment, and being obese, or any combination of the three. Here is a list of syptoms.
* Increased thirst
* Increased hunger (especially after eating)
* Dry mouth
* Frequent urination
* Unexplained weight loss (even though you are eating and feel hungry)
* Fatigue (weak, tired feeling)
* Blurred vision
* Headaches
* Loss of consciousness (rare)
Other symptoms of type 2 diabetes may include:
* Slow-healing sores or cuts
* Itching of the skin (usually around the vaginal or groin area)
* Frequent yeast infections
* Recent weight gain
* Velvety dark skin changes of the neck, armpit and groin, called acanthosis nigricans
* Numbness and tingling of the hands and feet
* Decreased vision
* Impotency
there are no symptoms that are only type 2 because type one and two have alost identical symptoms.
Q: I fill most of the symptoms for Type 2 Diabetes, and my mum is not taking it seriously?
I am 14 and fill most of the symptoms, except obesity. I want to go for a blood test but my mum said I am being silly and the symptoms are vague. Help?
A: Diet with diabetes, especially, should take into account the amount of carbohydrates consumed by humans, because the carbohydrates, the main source of glucose and, consequently, the element of power, requiring insulin.
Q: What are the symptoms for diabetes type 2?
How do you know if you have and what diabetics should know if they have it?
A: Diabetes Type 2:
* Increased fatigue : Due to inefficiency of cell to metabolise glucose, reserve fat of body is metabolised to gain energy. When fat is broken down in the body, it uses more energy as compared to glucose, hence body goes in negative calorie effect, which results in fatigue.
* Polydipsia : As the concentration of glucose increases in the blood, brain receives signal for diluting it and in its counteraction we feel thirsty.
* Polyuria: Increase in urine production is the result seen when excess of glucose is present in body. Body tries to get rid of the extra sugar in the blood by excreting it through the urine. This can also lead to dehydration because excreting the sugar which carries a large amount of water out of the body along with it.
* Polyphegia : The hormone insulin is also responsible for stimulating hunger. In order to cope up with high sugar levels in blood, body produces insulin which leads to increased hunger.
* Weight flactuation : Factors like loss of water (polyuria), glucosuria , metabolism of body fat and protein may lead to loss of weight. Few cases may show weight gain due to increased appetite.
* Blurry vision : Hyperosmolar hyperglycemia nonketotic syndrome is the condition when body fluid is pulled out of tissues including lenses of eye, which affects the ability of lenses to focus resulting in blurry vision.
* Irritability : It is one of the sign of high blood sugar because of the inefficient supply of glucose to brain and other body organs, which makes us feel tired and uneasy.
* Infections : Certain signals from the body is given whenever there is fluctuation of blood sugar (due to suppression of immune system) by frequent infections of fungal or bacterial like skin infection or UTI (urinary tract infection).
* Poor wound healing : High blood sugar resists the flourishing of WBC, (white blood cell) which are responsible for body immune system. When these cells do not function accordingly, wound healing is not at good pace. Secondly, long standing diabetes leads to thickening of blood vessels which may affect proper circulation of blood in different body parts.
. What to do is exercise at least 30 min. a day.
Plus a low Glycemic Diet.
Here is a list of 2,480 food with their index and load.
http://www.mendosa.com/gilists.htm
The load is the more important.
Kitty
Q: type 2 diabetes symptoms please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?
please help
i think i might have type 2 diabetes im age 15
please answer my other ones thanks
A: why do you think you have diabetes?
type II is a mature onset and at 15 thats rather young, although with high incidences of obesity younger people are getting it.
Type 1 is insulin dependant diabetes and your age is nearer for getting that
here are the most common symptoms
Polydypsia - excessive thirst, you drink a lot more than usual as you have a raging thirst
polyuria - you pass a lot more urine than normal, and you wake at night to do so too
tiredness - you have no energy and want to sleep a lot
abdominal pain
weight loss
mood swings
if you feel there is a chance that you have all of these symptoms then seek medical advice immediately
Q: What are some diseases that have the same symptoms of diabetes type 2?
A: symptom: polyuria
Diabetes mellitus*
Fluid overload*
Drug reaction
Hypercalcemia*
Diabetes insipidus*
Psychogenic polydipsia
Anxiety
Chronic renal failure
Sickle cell anemia
symptom: polyphagia
Depressive disorder
Bipolar disorder
Anxiety
Bulimia nervosa
Pregnancy
Diabetes mellitus*
Diabetic ketoacidosis*
Drug reaction
Hypothalamic obesity
symptom: weight loss
Dietary and exercise factors
Depressive disorder
Gastroenteritis
Eating disorders
Anxiety
Hyperthyroidism
Alcohol abuse
Recreational drug abuse
Diabetes mellitus type 1*
Tuberculosis
Bipolar disorder
Chronic infection
Peptic ulcer
Inflammatory bowel disease
Giardiasis
Lymphoma
Malignancy
Malabsorption
Celiac disease
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Addison's disease
Intestinal parasites
AIDS
Amebic dysentery
Liver failure
Myelodysplastic syndromes
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Pheochromocytoma
Polyarteritis nodosa
Manic phase of manic depression
This'll keep you busy for a while. If you really want to know if you have DMII, you should see your doctor.
Q: What are some symptoms of types 1 or 2 diabetes?
Someone I know suspects that they may have this disease. What are some indicators that this may be true? What are some common or noticeable symptoms?
Sources are greatly appreciated.
A: Increased thirst, increased urination, increased appetite, muscles wasting away (weight loss). You can buy a glucose monitor for $10-20 and test your blood before a meal. Anything over 126 is considered diabetes. Over 110 is considered pre-diabates. Lower then that and you're probably okay. Again, those are values for before you eat.
Q: I go to the restroom alot and get thirsty alot but I'm not sure if I have the symptoms for type 2 diabetes?
I'm about 10-15 pounds overweight. but I'm not sure if i have type 2 diabetes. How can I know if I have type 2 diabetes.
A: it sounds like you are i was diagnosed two weeks ago and i went to the doctor and said
im thirsty alot
im going to the bathroom alot espeacially at night
my eyes arent as sharp
and im sweating alot
we did a few simple test and found out i am type 2 diabetic
i am now on metformin and i feel a world of better
ask your doctor for an 1c test,that tells what your bllod sugars have been for the last 3 months and that opens a few doors
any questions email me
Q: What are some symptoms of childhood diabetes in 2 year olds?
I need serious help. Any info is very important. PLEASE HELP!!
A: sleeping all the time, MANY wet diapers, drinks a lot
Don't waste time...if you think a 2 yr old has diabetes get them to a doctor immediately They can't tell you how they feel and can slip into a coma easily without showing many signs/systoms
Q: what are the symptoms of childhood diabetes in 2 yr old?
and how is it diagnosed?
A: constant thrist is a great factor in lil ones and a doctor has to run test on thier blood
Q: Can skinny people get type 2 diabetes?
Also, did any one who has type 2 diabetes have symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), or reactive hypoglycemia (when blood sugar falls so fast that it feels low) years before they were diagnosed with diabetes? Or did you always feel fine before you were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes? My reason for asking is because I have a 60% chance of getting diabetes in the next ten years ( because I had gestational diabetes). But I am very slim yet my blood sugar always feels low and unstable even though I eat small meals throughout the day and watch my carbs.
A: Yes, you can feel low, even with high blood sugars. Your body is used to higher blood sugars, and when they are a lot lower then what the body is used to, you can feel low. This is personal experience. I felt low when I went from 200 down to 140.
I found out that I needed to resist eating until I tested my blood sugar and made sure it was in the safe zone before eating.
I know when I'm high (sleepy a little) and when I'm low (low on energy). I had mine down to 62 one day and didn't even know it, but felt a little weak.
Before I was diagnosed, I had no symptoms whatsoever, NONE. I still have no symptoms that other diabetics get - no thirst, no hunger, no running to the bathroom, nothing. My diabetes was discovered purely by accident when I was being checked for extreme headaches (caused by my being highly allergic to Splenda - Sucralose as I found out later)
You can delay or avoid the onset of diabetes by following a few simple rules:
1) Exercise at least 30 continuous minutes every day (walking works) and add resistance training 3 times a week as well.
2) Avoid & never eat anything that was made with white flour - it is treated with a chemical called Alloxan, which makes it fluffy and looks nice. However, Alloxan is given to lab animals to give them permanent diabetes for testing purposes.
3) Never eat or drink anything with High Fructose Corn Syrup in it - it has been linked to developing type 2 diabetes and pancreatic cancer (as if Jan 17, 2010).
4) Avoid stress as much as possible - stress has been linked to getting diabetes as well.
5) keep blood sugars in the normal range as much as possible, but generally between 70 and mid 90's with 75-80 being optimal. This isn't possible, but it is a target for everyone.
Q: What are 3 symptoms of type 2 diabetes in children?
A: Hi there! I saw your question and wanted to let you know the answer. Type 2 diabetes (also called "adult onset diabetes") used to be rare in children, but it seems these cases are on the rise. The two types of diabetes are really very different diseases. Briefly:
Type 1 diabetes can occur at any age, but it usually develops in people under the age of 30. It is also called insulin-dependent diabetes or juvenile onset diabetes. It is a lifelong disease, and they don't know what causes it to develop. Symptoms are usually severe and occur rapidly. In this disease, the cells of the pancreas produce little or no insulin. Insulin is the hormone that allows glucose (sugar) to enter body cells so that they can use the glucose for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose builds up in the bloodstream instead of going into the cells. The body is unable to use this glucose for energy, despite high levels in the bloodstream. This leads to many problems and eventually begins to kill nerve cells, causing blindness, heart problems, and pains throughout the body. Symptoms of Type I are increased hunger, frequent urination, and excessive thirst. Within 5 to 10 years, the insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas are completely destroyed and the body can not longer produce insulin. The person must then inject insulin, or their body will deteriorate rapidly and they can die quickly.
Type 2 diabetes usually develops in middle age or later. The typical Type 2 Diabetes patient is overweight, although not always. Symptoms usually have a gradual onset. Type 2 diabetes is associated with insulin resistance, rather than the lack of insulin (which is a characteristic of Type 1 diabetes). Insulin resistance is a hereditary tendency. Insulin levels are usually normal or higher than average, but the body's cells respond sluggishly to insulin. This lack of insulin activity results in higher than normal blood glucose levels. Symptoms are being overweight, feeling tired, frequent urination/thirst, infections that are slow to heal, and sometimes rashes. Many health care providers believe that our Type 2 diabetes is a lifestyle disease. Yes, the genetic predisposition is there, but our "modern" refined diet, lack of exercise, and too much fats and empty carbs are certainly culprits in pushing people toward developing Type 2 diabetes.
Exercise, proper diet (avoiding sugar and white flour and eating more low-starch vegetables and high-fiber foods), and losing weight can often turn Type 2 diabetes around completely. This kind of turn-around is not usually possible with Type 1 diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes in children is more rare but does happen. Children with Type 2 diabetes are usually overweight or obese. They will show unusually high levels of insulin in the blood after eating carbohydrates. This will be followed by a spike in blood sugar. Many children develop a skin problem called acanthosis, which is characterized by velvety, dark colored patches of skin. With exercise, proper diet, and weight loss, Type 2 diabetes in a child can actually be cured, or at least greatly improved.
First thing to do would be to take the child to a doctor, who can correctly determine if the child has diabetes or not. The doctor can refer you to a nutritionist who can help plan a good diet for the child to reduce symptoms and help with weight loss, if needed. And exercise will be key, also.
Keeping a positive attitude helps in overcoming any disease or affliction! If you know a child with diabetes, be supportive, loving, kind, patient, and positive. Stress can have a strong impact on diabetes becoming worse, so the child needs to feel loved, cared for, and supported with positive emotions.
Best of luck! And thanks for your interesting question...
Q: Friend did a 12 hour fast blood test, numbers were good, but still exhibits symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes, why?
My friend is an overweight middle age male who occasionally experiences symptoms of thirst and swolen numb-tingling feet. He also had a weird little rash on one leg recently and also suffered from inexplicably sore neck muscles, light-headedness, as well as feelings of fatigue and depression. He did a 12 hour fasting blood test the other day and the report said all his numbers were in the average to good range. What gives? He's showing a lot of the symptoms that someone with Type 2 Diabetes would show.
A couple years ago his glucose level was high, so he went on a diet, lost 30 pounds, and the doctor said he was fine after he lost the weight. The doc also said he was never diabetic at that time but glucose intolerant. However, he also said the cheque was in the mail for future problems with diabetes if he didn't continue to lose weight and exercise regularly. He put on a few pounds since then, had a minor heart attack in June, but made a full recovery.
He never experienced any symptoms of diabetes other than numb swolle feet when he was first told his sugar levels were high. His doctor told him once he lost a lot more weight the feeling would return to his feet and the feet would stop swelling too. The doctor at that time thought the numb, tingling, swelling feet was more of a case of poor circulation because of vericose veins as opposed to any sign of sugar diabetes. Agan, any ideas?
Now, he tells me the symptom of pangs of thirst never happened to him before. What do you think? In the last 2 weeks he has eliminated sugar from his diet, is exercising and is eating only nutritious foods. He says he feels a lot better but once in a while the thirst creeps up and the tingling numb feet (they are no longer swollen when he exercises) come back occasionally. I'm taking him back to the doctor next week, but I'd like some information from those of you who might have some ideas of what is going on here before I speak to his doctor. Thanks.
A: There are several variations of type 2 diabetes, the fasting test does not screen for all of them. He should ask for a OGTT Oral Glucose Tolerance Test, it starts as a fasting test, then he drinks a 75 mg drink. They will then test several times over the next 2-3 hours to see how his body handles the glucose load. If you have access to a glucose meter, test him after eating a crab heavy meal, at one and two hours after eating.
Also what he needs to do is reduce and watch his carb intake, sugar is one carb, there are several others he needs to watch for. White foods, flour, bread, potatoes, rice, milk, bakery goods, bagels and pasta are all carbs that need to be eaten in moderation. The problem is what is usually sold as a "healthy diet" is not healthy for diabetics.
Q: What are all the symptoms and indications during initial stages of “STAGE 2 DIABETES’. Please list it?
Please list the problems during initial stages of Diabetes and how to prevent the same
A: stage 2?
Do you mean type 2?