Symptoms Of Diabetes

Did you know that throughout the United Kingdom alone there are more than 2 million people with the symptoms of diabetes, and more worryingly this condition is set to double within the next 10 years.  However, perhaps more alarming is there is an estimated 1 million more people who don’t realise they are a Diabetic. 

Diabetes is a common condition where surplus sugar located in the blood and sometimes the urine. 

It occurs when the body cannot make use of glucose, or does not produce enough of the hormone insulin.  It can also be caused by insulin stored in the pancreas not working how it’s supposed too.   

There Are Two Forms Of Diabetes:

• Type One Diabetes is when the body is unable to produce enough insulin.  It is more common to start in childhood and is controlled by life long insulin injections and a strict diet.
• Type Two Diabetes is when the body is not able to produce enough insulin or it simply doesn’t work how it should.  This variant is much more likely to effect middle aged, and people approaching seniority.

There are common symptoms of both forms of Diabetes, these include

• A constant feeling of being thirst
• The need to frequently urinate
• Regularly feeling tired and lethargic
• Unexpected weight loss

Diagnosing Diabetes

If you think you may be suffering from any other above you should visit you GP for

What Causes Diabetes

In type 1 Diabetes insulin cells located in the pancreas stop functioning properly or stop getting produced and in type 2 Diabetes the body stops responding to the normal action of insulin, commonly known as insulin resistance.  Although you cannot get Diabetes from eating sugary or fatty foods, you are more likely to develop type 2 Diabetes if you are overweight or obese.

Diabetes Myths

Hopefully this will put your mind at rest regarding developing Diabetes:

You cannot develop Diabetes from eating sugary or fatty foods.

You cannot pass Diabetes on, it’s not contagious.

Stress is not related to Diabetes.  However stress can make the condition worse if you are already a Diabetic.

Preventing Diabetes

Unfortunately, if a family member is Diabetic then you have an increased chance of developing the condition at some point during your life.  However, by eating sensibly and combining a low fat diet with regular exercise will give you the best chance of preventing the condition.  Try to cut down on sugary and salty foods, and eat more fresh fruit and vegetables at regular intervals throughout the day.  Lentils and beans are also excellent foods to introduce to your diet.  Consider taking up an exercise program that you enjoy, but also one that gets your blood circulating and heart pumping faster.