Diabetes Awareness: What You Should Know

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Are you worried about diabetes? You don’t have to fear anymore; you are in the right place. Research indicates that this condition has be come a major threat in the 20th Century. Nevertheless, having the signs does not guarantee that you have the condition, but you have to confirm with your doctor to be sure.

Though serious, this condition is a common medical condition; in case you happen to have it, then you have to manage your blood sugar levels. The main two types of diabetes are type 1 and type 2. The difference between the two is due to the cause.

The common symptoms of diabetes

  • Having wounds that take longer to heal
  • Feeling really thirst
  • Blurred vision
  • Fatigue
  • Dry mouth
  • Visiting toilet frequently, more at night
  • Genital itching

Type 1 occurs mostly in young people, but adults are no exception; This means that this condition can develop at any age. However, research indicates that type 1 diabetes is prone to children, young adults, and people who are related to those having type 1 diabetes. Type 2 is likely to affect people over 45 years, overweight, smokers, high blood pressure victims, and those who have a family history of diabetes.

If you suspect that you have been having the symptoms and you fall into the above category of people, then seek diagnosis without hesitation. The doctor will want to know your symptoms, allergies, family history, and medications you are undertaking. According to your response, you may be tested.

There are several ways to remedy this condition; this can be through physical activity, diet, and monitoring. If you are diagnosed with type 1, you have to take insulin for your entire life, because its not produced by your body. If you have type 2, you can change your lifestyle as well as medications so as to manage your levels of blood sugar.

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Diabetes. URL Link . November 11th, 2017.

What is diabetes. URL Link. Accessed November 11th, 2017.

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