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Diabetic Symptoms
Diabetes is a long-term condition caused by too much glucose, a type of sugar, in the blood.
It is also known as diabetes mellitus. There are two main types of diabetes:
type 1 diabetes
type 2 diabetes
In the UK, diabetes affects approximately 2.8 million people. More than one million people are thought to have undiagnosed type 2 diabetes.
type 1 diabetes
type 2 diabetes
In the UK, diabetes affects approximately 2.8 million people. More than one million people are thought to have undiagnosed type 2 diabetes.
What are the symptoms?
The main symptoms of diabetes are:
• feeling very thirsty
• going to the toilet a lot, especially at night
• extreme tiredness
• weight loss and muscle wasting (loss of muscle bulk)
Symptoms of type 1 diabetes can develop quickly, over weeks or even days.
Many people have type 2 diabetes for years without knowing it because early symptoms can be general.
The main symptoms of diabetes are:
• feeling very thirsty
• going to the toilet a lot, especially at night
• extreme tiredness
• weight loss and muscle wasting (loss of muscle bulk)
Symptoms of type 1 diabetes can develop quickly, over weeks or even days.
Many people have type 2 diabetes for years without knowing it because early symptoms can be general.
How does diabetes occur?
Normally, the amount of sugar in the blood is controlled by a hormone called insulin, which is produced by the pancreas. The pancreas is a gland behind the stomach. When food is digested and enters your bloodstream, insulin moves any glucose out of the blood and into cells, where it is broken down to produce energy.
However, in people with diabetes, the body is unable to break down glucose into energy. This is because there is either not enough insulin to move the glucose, or because the insulin that is there does not work properly.
Normally, the amount of sugar in the blood is controlled by a hormone called insulin, which is produced by the pancreas. The pancreas is a gland behind the stomach. When food is digested and enters your bloodstream, insulin moves any glucose out of the blood and into cells, where it is broken down to produce energy.
However, in people with diabetes, the body is unable to break down glucose into energy. This is because there is either not enough insulin to move the glucose, or because the insulin that is there does not work properly.
Look after your feet
Having diabetes means that you are more likely to develop problems with your feet, including foot ulcers and infections from minor cuts and grazes. This is because blood glucose can damage the nerves in your feet.
To prevent problems with your feet, keep your nails short and wash your feet daily using warm water. Wear shoes that fit properly and see a podiatrist or chiropodist (a specialist in foot care) regularly so that any problems are detected early.
Regularly check your feet for any cuts, blisters or grazes because you may not be able to feel them if there is damage to the nerves in your feet. See your GP if you have a minor injury to your foot that does not start to heal within a few days.
Having diabetes means that you are more likely to develop problems with your feet, including foot ulcers and infections from minor cuts and grazes. This is because blood glucose can damage the nerves in your feet.
To prevent problems with your feet, keep your nails short and wash your feet daily using warm water. Wear shoes that fit properly and see a podiatrist or chiropodist (a specialist in foot care) regularly so that any problems are detected early.
Regularly check your feet for any cuts, blisters or grazes because you may not be able to feel them if there is damage to the nerves in your feet. See your GP if you have a minor injury to your foot that does not start to heal within a few days.
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