If you think you have diabetes, consult a healthcare professional immediately. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreatic islets no longer produce insulin, often due to an autoimmune disease. Type 2 diabetes is more often associated with lifestyle choices (lack of exercise and excessive sugar consumption). It is important to know the signs and symptoms of diabetes and understand how it is diagnosed so that you can receive treatment as soon as possible if you are diagnosed.
Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes
Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of the disease. If you experience at least two of the symptoms listed below, it is advisable to consult a doctor for a thorough examination. Here are the signs and symptoms of type 1 and type 2 diabetes [1]:
excessive thirst
excessive hunger
blurred vision
frequent urination (getting up at least 3 times a night to urinate)
fatigue (especially after eating)
irritability
wounds that do not heal or heal slowly
Consider your lifestyle.
People who lead a sedentary life (i.e., who do little exercise) are at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes. People who are obese or overweight, or those who eat significantly more sugar and refined carbohydrates than normal, are also at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes [2].
Type 2 diabetes is acquired and most often results from an unhealthy lifestyle. In contrast, people with type 1 diabetes are born with it. It is usually present from childhood.
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