Diabetes Mellitus Symptoms

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Q: What are some symptoms of diabetes Mellitus?
cause sometimes i urinate3 to 7 times a day with 2 to 4 hours intervals in each urination and sometimes 30 minutes interval.. I drink alot of water maybe 2 to 3 liters a day cause i do tennis playing at least 3 hours a day and our country is very hot specially on lunch times.. is that normal??

A: Frequent urination : lead to dehydration because excreting the sugar carries a large amount of water out of the body along with it. Unexplained weight loss occurs also because of losing sugar and water in the urine and the accompanying dehydration. weight loss occurs because body is unable to use those calories even tough consuming appropriate diet or even in excess amounts. Extreme hunger or excessive eating : higher insulin levels lead to increased hunger and eating. one of the functions of the insulin is to stimulate hunger resulting. person might gain little or no weight despite excessive eating. body secretes more insulin to cope with increased sugar levels if body is able to produce insulin. Sudden vision changes : might be there with high blood sugar. Feeling very tired much of the time : the body is inefficient and sometimes unable to use glucose for fuel and the body uses body fat, partially or completely, as a fuel source. this process requires the body to use more energy resulting fatigueness or constantly tired. Very dry skin : because of dehydration and frequent urination resulting in loss of water from the body along with various salts. Sores that are slow to heal : when white blood cells don't function properly, wounds take much longer to heal. high blood sugar levels prevent white blood cells to protect the body against infections preventing rapid healing. More infections than usual : Infections: infections such as infections of the genitals, skin infections may result from suppression of the immune system by diabetes. and the glucose in the tissues allows bacteria to grow. diabetes also cause tingling (eg feeling like crawling of ants over the skin) or numbness in hands or feet, and pain in the feet, legs and hands by damaging nerves in the limbs, Excessive thirst : person with diabetes develops high blood sugar levels and the body tries to counteract this by diluting the blood, which translates into thirst and the body encourages more water consumption to dilute the high blood sugar back to normal levels and to compensate for the water lost by excessive urination. Altered mental status: irritability, inattention, confusion or lethargy, or can all be signs of very high blood sugar or low blood sugar.

Q: what are the symptoms of diabetes mellitus?


A: DM has a lot of symptoms but the simplest answer is: The "THREE Ps" polyuria - you have to pee a lot polydipsia - you're always thirsty polyphagia - you always have the urge to eat, even if you've only recently eaten Any one of these symptoms could mean diabetes mellitus. So go to your MD.

Q: what are the causes and symptoms of type1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus? compare.?


A: Diabetes is a serious, lifelong condition that affects an estimated 20.8 million people. About 30 percent (6.2 million) do not know they have it. Each year, about 1.5 million people find out they have diabetes (1) and probably have had the disease for seven years before it was diagnosed. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder affecting the way the body uses digested food for growth and energy. As a person eats, digestive juices break down the food into a simple sugar called glucose. Glucose is the main source of fuel for the body. Diabetes GraphAfter digestion, glucose passes into the bloodstream to be used by body cells for growth and energy. In order for glucose to get into the cells, insulin must be present. Insulin is a hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreas, an organ behind the stomach. As food passes through the stomach, the pancreas is designed to automatically produce the right amount of insulin to move the glucose from the bloodstream into cells. In some people with diabetes the pancreas produces little to no insulin and in others the body cells do not respond to the available insulin. Still others have both defects. As a result glucose builds up in the blood, overflows into the urine, and passes out of the body. The body loses its main source of fuel even though the blood contains large amounts of glucose. Diabetes mellitus is characterized by high levels of blood glucose and is associated with serious complications and premature death. With proper medical guidance much of this burden can be prevented with early detection, treatment and education. The three most common forms of the disease are type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes Although diabetes occurs most often in older adults, it is one of the most common chronic disorders in children in the United States. About 176,500 children, teenagers and young adults age 20 and younger have diabetes. This represents 0.22% of all people in this age group. The majority of young people with diabetes have type 1.(1) Type 1, previously referred to as juvenile-onset or insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), usually develops during childhood, adolescence, or during early adulthood and affects approximately 5 percent to 10 percent of all people with diabetes (1). Type 1 diabetes is characterized by a partial or complete loss of insulin producing beta cells as a result of an autoimmune disorder. Patients with Type 1 diabetes require daily injections of insulin. Although this disease affects only a small percentage of all people with diabetes, it is associated with a greater prevalence of premature complications and mortality than other forms of the disease. Type 2 Diabetes Most people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes. The pancreas of people with type 2 diabetes makes insulin, but the body can't use it very well. Type 2 diabetes is associated with older age, obesity, family history of diabetes, history of gestational diabetes, impaired glucose metabolism, physical inactivity, and race/ethnicity. African Americans, Hispanic/Latino Americans, American Indians, and some Asian Americans and Native Hawaiians or Other Pacific Islanders are at particularly high risk for type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is increasingly being diagnosed in children and adolescents. (1) Type 2, previously defined as non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) is the most common form, affecting 90 percent to 95 percent of all people who develop diabetes (1). An insulin deficiency or resistance characterizes type 2 diabetes. The symptoms of this disorder develop gradually and are often overlooked. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that nearly 30 percent of the people with type 2 diabetes are undiagnosed (1).

Q: Are my symptoms a sign of diabetes mellitus?
I have a sensation on my tongue, almost like a numbness or a coating over it. It started a couple of years ago on one side of my tongue and has now spread over the top of it. I am losing taste sensations to some foods..coffee, for one. I am almost 60 years old, feel tired a lot, have trouble standing from a squatting position, such as working in my garden or retrieving things from a low cabinet, have bouts of sweating...similar to hot flashes. I will see a doctor asap, but wanted to know if these are signs of diabetes. Anyone know? Wow! I read a response to another question on signs of Diabetes and I think I may have it. I get really sleepy after eating, don't seem to ever feel 'full'..always still hungry, am often thirsty. Oh..I dread this, but will be glad to get the meds and education on it that I need to feel better. Thanks everyone.

A: Yes those are symptoms. My father experienced an iron taste in his mouth and numbness before he was officially diagnosed.

Q: why is hyperglycemia a symptom of diabetes mellitus?
Funny thing is I already knew all this, nice answers though ;)

A: Liv, in diabetes mellitus the beta cells of the pancreas don't 1) produce enough insulin, 2) produce any insulin or 3) produce a usable insulin. Insulin regulates the levels of glucose in the blood. If there is no insulin production, as in Type I, or little insulin production or insulin that cannot be used (such as with central obesity--fat is insulin resistant), as in Type II, then there is nothing to regulate and lower glucose levels in the blood. A higher than normal level of glucose is called hyperglycemia. That is why hyperglycemia is a symptom of IDDM Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus) and NIDDM (Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus). I tried to keep it simple.

Q: What is Diabetes mellitus and Diabetes insipidus? Plz answer. more info below. HELPPP...?
For each type of diabetes: 1) What is the difference (type I and II are mellitus i think?)? 2) Which hormone/s are involved? 3) Is is because of hypersecretion or hyposecretion? 4) What are the symptoms? THANK YOU, PLEASE PLEASE HELP. :)

A: Diabetes mellitus. Associated with glycosuria (excessive sweet urine). Diabetes insipidus. The urine is not sweet(without taste). Caused by kidney or pituitary gland damage. Noninfectious disease. Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. Body systems affected: Nerves. Digestion. Circulation. Endocrine. Urinary.

Q: Do you think my cat has Diabetes Mellitus?
Obesity Genetic predisposition (diabetes is more prevalent in males) Poor nutrition Hormonal abnormalities Stress If you cat appears weak or thirsty, frequently urinates, has rapid weight loss, is depressed, or has abdominal pain, he could be diabetic. (that came from this link, in case you want to read more ---->) http://www.hillspet.com/cat-care/cat-diseases/diabetes-mellitus-in-cats.html My cats are over-weight, lazy, hungry a lot, and sometimes thirsty [they don't need all the symptoms to have it] We switched them to wet food, because dry food causes diabetes, but do you think either of my cats could have it? It said fixed males are more likely to get it... (Information from --->) http://www.cat-dog-diabetes.com/cats-diabetes-mellitus.asp They came from a shelter, and its been pretty hard trying to get them to lose weight. It also said something about poor coat health being a sign ... my cats coat is not shiny at all, and won't let me brush it. Sometimes he lets the girl lick him clean, but he won't do it himself. Female, Name: Bella Age: 3 Spayed: Yes Microchipped: Yes Male, Name: Apollo Age: 4 Neutured: Yes Microchipped: Yes wtf, I don't care about what you are selling! I want to know about my cats health..I am concerned.

A: Mostly you will see increased thirst and urination, so the litterbox will be very full all the time. It is easy to diagnose with a simple blood test or urine test, so going to the vet to be sure is not a bad idea. But the likelihood of BOTH of them being diabetic is pretty low. I bet they are just fat, lazy housecats, like mine! Wet food is a good idea, you can supplement with dry, but either way watch calories because it would be healthy for them to lose weight for many reasons if they are too heavy.

Q: what are the s/s and nursing interventions of diabetes mellitus?
s/s= signs and symptoms. THANK YOU

A: Do you have some sort of medical-surgical book for nursing school? The one we use is called Medical-surgical Nursing: Critical Thinking for Collaborative Care, by Donna D. Ignatavicius and M. Linda Workman. It's really easy to find any disease/condition you are looking for, signs and symptoms, and nursing interventions very quickly. If you don't have one or a similar book, go on eBay and find a cheap used one. It will be a lot faster in the future than trying to scavenge YAnswers for the answers from people who probably don't know what they're talking about.

Q: President John F. Kennedy had this disease whose symptoms include:?
-inability to maintain glucose levels between meals -plasma Na+ levels drop -blood pH decreases -K+ levels increase -weight loss -muscular weakness These are symptoms of. . . a) diabetes mellitus, type I b) hypoadrenalism, or Addison's disease c) hyperadrenalism, or Cushing's syndrome d) hyperthyroidism, or Grave's disease e) hypothyroidism, myxedema

A: B :)

Q: diabetes help!!?
Is it possible for someone with a past case of urinary tract infection able to have the same symptoms for diabetes as someone without? Just wondering as someone with a past case of urinary tract infection urinates longer but less times that someone without, so does the frequent urination still apply for diabetes mellitus?

A: from personal experience [when i was diagonosed with diabetes type 1] i was using the bathroom every 10-30 mintues daily. but frequent urination is one of MANY signs that you are diabetic if you dont want to got o the doctor[which i highly reccomend] go to walmart or walgreens and get a blood glucose monitor and check your blood if it above 200 you MUST go to the doctor asap.

Q: Why don't people ever consider Diabetes Insipidus when describing a dog that drinks and pees constantly?
This drives me nuts. People describe DI symptoms to a "T". Drinks incredible amounts of water. Pees constantly -- and in great volumes. And as a side note, says that the pee doesn't smell or is like water. Please note this is not diabetes mellitus, the common and suger related diabetes, this is completely different. People -- and vets!! -- wake up. DI is on the rise. I don't know why it is, but it is no longer rare. Withholding water from a dog with DI is deadly. I see this advice all the time for dogs that clearly are DI dogs. No they don't have a UTI. No they aren't psychotic or not housebroken. Yes, the common test for DI can KILL (withholding water). The easiest way to see if its DI is to try the meds (there are two types). Try each one, one at a time. If the dog improves dramatically, your dog has DI! Please - people, vets and vet techs -- consider DI when you have a dog with a low specific gravity urine!! Just from my experience -- in 30 years of being very active in dogs and doing rescue for about the last 15 years, I had never seen a case of DI. Then I saw my first case 2 years ago. Since then 3 more confirmed, and several more suspected in people who put their dogs down without a diagnosis. In all cases, the vets had not considered the possibility of DI. They instead went with a diagnosis of the dogs having a psychiatric problem which cause the drinking to excess. In one case, the dog was "in training" for housebreaking...yet that wasn't the problem at all (that was a confirmed case...dog was perfectly housebroken on meds). I think it's rather odd that vets would go with a diagnosis of a dog psychiatric issue rather than check out a very real possibilty of a physical diagnosis just because it currently DI is considered rare.

A: I'd be interested in seeing information showing that diabetes insipidus is on the rise. In my experience, it remains a relatively uncommon cause of excessive drinking and urination, but certainly one that must be considered. Basic blood tests can confirm or rule out many possible causes of similar problems, and I'd do that before embarking on a therapeutic trial. Here's a good introductory article for those who aren't familiar with diabetes insipidus: http://www.vin.com/proceedings/Proceedings.plx?CID=WSAVA2002&PID=2556

Q: Can you please help me answer these questions for my health class?
I'm taking the test right now and I need some help PLEASE! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! 36. How is hepatitis B typically transmitted? fecal-oral route bacteria and its spores contaminated blood or sexual contact breast-feeding 37. Which STD can cause blindness in a newborn baby if it infects the baby's eyes during the birth process while producing a greenish yellowish drainage from the reproductive organs of the infected adults? syphilis gonorrhea genital herpes chlamydia 38. Which STD begins as chancres or open lesions on the reproductive organs and can invade the nerous system causing difficulty speaking, headaches, blurred or diminishing vision, seisures, problems with memory and thinking, and depression? syphilis gonorrhea genital herpes chlamydia 39. Which organ is affected by hepatitis? brain stomach uterus liver 40. Which of the following is not a form of anthrax infection? digestive circulatory skin respiratory 41. The lack of which of the following hormones from the pancreas prevents the body from regulating its own blood sugar? insulin adrenaline testosterone melanin 42. Which of the following bacterial STDs is the most common in the United States causing the formation of a painless lesion which may result in scarring of the pelvic organs and sterility? gonorrhea genital warts syphilis chlamydia 43. What is the cause of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy? bacteria virus prion fungi 44. Which of the following best describes symptoms of BSE (Mad Cow Disease)? fatty plaque in the arteries leading to chest pain loss of the ability to sense, move, and think skin rash, digestive disturbances, and difficulty breathing severe headache or no symptoms at all 45. Which of the following best describes symptoms of diabetes mellitus? crushing chest pain, nausea, weakness, and fatigue excessive urination, thirst, and hunger flu-like symptoms, headache, and stiff neck loss of coordination on one side, slurred speech, and difficulty concentrating

A: It's considered poor form to post a laundry list of your homework questions on Y!A. I suggest you Google each term or look it up in your glossary. You'll be a better person for it. Good luck in your studies, ~ Mitch ~

Q: I need help with this, can you help me please?
I'm taking the test right now and I need some help PLEASE! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! 36. How is hepatitis B typically transmitted? fecal-oral route bacteria and its spores contaminated blood or sexual contact breast-feeding 37. Which STD can cause blindness in a newborn baby if it infects the baby's eyes during the birth process while producing a greenish yellowish drainage from the reproductive organs of the infected adults? syphilis gonorrhea genital herpes chlamydia 38. Which STD begins as chancres or open lesions on the reproductive organs and can invade the nerous system causing difficulty speaking, headaches, blurred or diminishing vision, seisures, problems with memory and thinking, and depression? syphilis gonorrhea genital herpes chlamydia 39. Which organ is affected by hepatitis? brain stomach uterus liver 40. Which of the following is not a form of anthrax infection? digestive circulatory skin respiratory 41. The lack of which of the following hormones from the pancreas prevents the body from regulating its own blood sugar? insulin adrenaline testosterone melanin 42. Which of the following bacterial STDs is the most common in the United States causing the formation of a painless lesion which may result in scarring of the pelvic organs and sterility? gonorrhea genital warts syphilis chlamydia 43. What is the cause of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy? bacteria virus prion fungi 44. Which of the following best describes symptoms of BSE (Mad Cow Disease)? fatty plaque in the arteries leading to chest pain loss of the ability to sense, move, and think skin rash, digestive disturbances, and difficulty breathing severe headache or no symptoms at all 45. Which of the following best describes symptoms of diabetes mellitus? crushing chest pain, nausea, weakness, and fatigue excessive urination, thirst, and hunger flu-like symptoms, headache, and stiff neck loss of coordination on one side, slurred speech, and difficulty concentrating

A: Wouldn't that be cheating?

Q: How many people are aware that April 8th is National Cushings Awareness Day???
Cushing's syndrome (aka hypercortisolism or hyperadrenocorticism) is an endocrine disorder caused by high levels of the hormone cortisol. It is pretty rare and generally affects adults aged 20 to 50. Approximately 10 to 15 of every million people are affected every year. It was discovered by Harvey Cushing in 1932. SOME of the symptoms may be: rapid weight gain, moon face, excess sweating, easy bruising, purple or red striae, hirsutism, "buffalo hump", reduced libido, impotence, amenorrhoea, infertility, psychological disturbances, persistent hypertension, diabetes mellitus Cushings may be caused by pituitary and/or adrenal adenomas or disease, ectopics ACTH-secreting tumors, treatment with corticosteroids

A: Didn't know that...do they have one for Addison's (hypocortisolism)?

Q: 8 Very specific questions about Endocrine System & Hormones?
I think I know most of these answers but I am worried that they are going to reappear next week as essay test questions and wonder if I couldn't put the answers a little better, please review my answers at the bottom after reading my questions. ---the questions---- 1.In the first half of the 20th Century, thyroid endemic goiters were much more common than today. This reduction is thought to be the product of the government’s mandate that iodine should be added to common table salt. Describe why and how this would reduce the number of cases of thyroid goiters. 2.In patients with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, recent research suggests that the beta cells of the pancreatic islets are destroyed by the patient’s own immune system. Describe how this would result in the symptoms associated with diabetes mellitus. 3.In detail, describe why the hormones insulin and glucagon can be described as having an antagonistic relationship. 4.A new drug being tested by the FDA has been found to impair the ability of the liver to produce and store cholesterol. In terms of the endocrine system, what would happen to a patient who is taking this drug? 5.Explain the difference between the means by which a hydrophobic hormone and a hydrophilic hormone interact with a target cell. 6.Describe what is meant when an organ is referred to as a mixed gland. Provide three examples of this in the human body and for each, identify the “mixed” functions of the organ. 7.Explain how FSH and Testosterone together can stimulate normal rates of spermatogenesis, while neither of these hormones can do so alone. 8.When a woman is in the secretory phase of the uterine cycle, what phase is occurring in the ovarian cycle and how are the two related? What occurs in the uterine cycle when the ovarian cycle has reached the end of the luteal phase? Why? ------My answers------ 1. W/o Iodine the thyroid cannot synthesize TH. w/o TH the pituitary receives no feedback & acts as if the thyroid were under stimulated. It produces extra TSH which stimulates hypertrophy of the thyroid gland. 2. When 80-90% of beta cells are destroyed and insulin is low the level of glucagon is elevated. It is the high ratio of glucagon to insulin that causes the signs. 3. insulin eats blood sugar? I don't know how to properly describe this one 4? 5 Hydrophilic must bind to a second messenger to enter cell whereas hydrophobic has the ability to pass through membranes 6 When they use the term "mixed" do they mean that interchangeably with accessory? Like the brain, heart, small intestine, bones, and adipose tissue all have more primary function yet they also secrete various hormones or do they mean something else by the term "mixed"? 7&8 (a little help would be appreciated)

A: 1, and 2 looks okay 3. Insulin signals cells to take in sugar from blood, thereby lower blood sugar. Glucagon signals liver to turn glycogen to glucose and release to blood, thereby increase blood sugar. They function in opposite ways therefore they are antagonistic. 4. I would suspect that there will be a increase of steroid (hydrophobic hormones) production because cholesterol is the raw material. More specifically, I believe DHEA (precursor to sex hormones) because other systemic steroids are tightly regulated. 5. Hydrophilic Hormone does not enter the cell, rather, it binds to receptor on cell membrane and activate secondary messenger system in the cell. Hydrophobic Hormone need carrier protein to travel in blood and as you said they can just pass through cell membrane. 6. Mix gland is a gland that have both endocrine and exocrine function. Examples would be Pancreas, Stomach and Liver. What you suggested are not glands except for small intestine, but i am less clear on its exocrine function. 7. Testosterone is essential for both mitosis and meiosis of the germ cell. FSH has to do with production of ABP, androgen bind protein. which bind to Testosterone in Sertoli cell. Testosterone binded with ABP is essential for sperm maturation (not just Testosterone alone). 8. Secretory Phase = Luteal Phase. Secretory Phase is characterized by hormone secretion. Luteal Phase is characterized by corpus luteum, which primary function is to secrete hormone. At the end of luteal phase, the endometrium, or the lining of uterus begin to thin and menstrual phase begins. This is due to the 'dying' of corpus luteum, because corpus luteam can no longer produce enough hormone to sustain the endometrium.