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Sign of Diabetes
Diabetes often goes undiagnosed because many of its symptoms seem so harmless. Recent studies indicate that the early detection of
diabetes symptoms and treatment can decrease the chance of developing the complications of diabetes.
Some signs of Diabetes include:
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Frequent urination
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Excessive thirst
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Extreme hunger
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Unusual weight loss
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Increased fatigue
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Irritability
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Blurry vision
If you have one or more of these signs of diabetes, see your doctor right away.
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Insulin is necessary for the body to be able to use sugar. Sugar is the basic fuel for the cells in the body, and insulin takes the sugar from the blood into the cells. When glucose builds up in the blood instead of going into cells, it can cause two problems:
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Right away, your cells may be starved for energy.
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Over time, high blood glucose levels may hurt your eyes, kidneys, nerves or heart.
Finding out you have diabetes is scary. But don't panic. Type 2 diabetes is serious, but people with diabetes can live long, healthy, happy lives.
While diabetes occurs in people of all ages and races, some groups have a higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes than others. Type 2 diabetes is more common in African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, and Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders, as well as the aged population.
Weight Loss
Did you know that nearly 9 out of 10 people with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes are overweight? If you are overweight, losing some weight could help you better manage your diabetes.
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Making healthy food choices and building healthy meals can be tough. You are probably busy from morning until night. When it's time to eat, it's too easy to make a fast food pit stop or grab a less-than-healthy snack from a vending machine or convenience store. Research shows that this eating style leaves you light on the healthy foods -- fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and dairy foods -- and heavy on fats, sugar, and salt.
But it does take time and effort to choose and eat healthy meals and snacks. But if you spend time planning ahead, shop regularly, and be ready to make healthy meals, you'll set yourself up to eat healthier. You may even lose a few pounds. Two extra bonuses are that you'll save time and money. So, make healthy eating happen in your life.
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