The Early Warning Signs Of Diabetes
Written by Ned Dagostino   
Monday, 15 March 2010 07:18
Diabetes is not a disease but a metabolic condition. The body's ability to regulate the amount of glucose in the body goes haywire for a number of reasons and the blood glucose levels begin to shoot up. These high blood glucose levels cause a number of morbid side effects and even, in extreme cases, trauma. So you should be aware of the tell-tale signs of this lurking danger.
by NedDagostino


Diabetes is not a disease but a metabolic condition. The body's ability to regulate the amount of glucose in the body goes haywire for a number of reasons and the blood glucose levels begin to shoot up. These high blood glucose levels cause a number of morbid side effects and even, in extreme cases, trauma. So you should be aware of the tell-tale signs of this lurking danger.

One of these signs is frequent unwarranted thirst. The high blood glucose levels upset the normal blood salinity, and the body tries to compensate by increasing its intake of water. Violent vomiting and nausea not associated with anything you've eaten is also a sign of diabetes. Dizziness, anxiety and suffocation are similar warning signs of diabetes.

Diabetes leads to neuropathy, a condition where the nerves are damaged. Neuropathy may show itself by eye and vision problems. A closer examination will reveal retinal damage, leading to impaired sight.

Diabetes-induced neuropathy targets the various organs of the body especially the digestive system. Flatulence, acidity, highly irregular bowel motions like diarrhea and constipation are all provoked by diabetes-induced neuropathy. Neuropathy affects the bladder. Bladder control becomes a problem which means frequent and uncontrollable urination, which can lead to highly embarrassing situations.

The abnormal composition of the blood in a diabetic situation obstructs the normal healing process to such an extent that even small cuts and bruises either take a long time to heal or do not heal at all. A small cut or injury will turn into an open wound, and if not properly cared for, may begin to fester. This is another sign of diabetes lurking around.

So what prevents us from waking up to the presence of diabetes early enough? Unfortunately, there are common explanations for all the signs I've described. We tend to go for the common explanation to a sign rather then getting all alarmist about it and suspecting diabetes. So when we have the runs, we tend to suspect that especially pungent curry we had a week ago. Vision problems are attributed to staring at the computer monitor. And so on and so forth... The main thing is that diabetes gets itself entrenched and no one suspects a thing!

Do yourself and your family a favor! Do not take any of these signs lightly. At the most, the doctor will prescribe a routine test for diabetes. If it comes out clear, you'll have the positive satisfaction that yes, you know it isn't diabetes! On the other hand, if the test does indicate diabetes, then you'll thank yourself for acting on those early warning signs! Take care; this is really a matter of health!

About the Author:

If you are diabetic then you realize the usefulness of having diabetic testing supplies available. Go to www.diabetes-diabetic-diet-plans.com to read additional information about this disease. You'll also discover the benefit of having the proper footwear. Find out how you can get cheap diabetic shoes.