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Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 Time: 12:24 AM
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Diabetes is one of the most common diseases that affect many adult Americans. Specifically, it accounts for about 90% of all diabetes cases; about 6% of the United States population. This condition can be life-threatening; therefore it is important to be aware of the adult diabetes symptoms.

Diabetics can develop diabetic symptoms, even if they are in moderate control. Diabetics carry a risk of losing nerve function to the nerves of the legs, a condition called peripheral neuropathy. This results in the inability to feel things with one’s feet.

Diabetic foot ulcers can develop as a result of poor nerve and circulatory function.

The diabetes symptoms most of the time begin slowly, and difficult to recognize initially. They may include fatigue, sudden weight loss, blurred vision, slow healing of wounds, frequent urination - particularly at night, and excessive thirst.. The loss of fluids persuades extreme thirst, leading to more frequent urination.

Another diabetes symptom is a flu-like feeling. One may experience tiredness, weakness and poor appetite. The reason being uncontrolled or poorly controlled diabetes obstructs the body's ability to convert sugar into energy. Instead of energizing the body cells, the sugar stays in your blood. The outcome is you end up feeling tired and exhausted.

Another common diabetes symptom is having dry or itchy skin. Since anyone can have dry skin from time to time, this diabetes symptom can sometimes be overlooked as just a normal condition. But now that you are aware that it can be a symptom of diabetes, don't overlook it in the future.

Type 1 diabetes is also known as Diabetes Mellitus and Juvenile Onset Diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is when the body has attacked the pancreas, which contains the cells that produce the hormone called insulin. When the body does this, its natural ability to produce its own insulin is taken away; therefore, requiring the use of insulin injections usually for the remainder of their life.

Type 1 diabetes occurs because the body attacks itself and destroys or greatly reduces the body's ability to make insulin. Insulin is produced in the pancreas, and when the cells that produce insulin are destroyed, the body can no longer make insulin. In this case, dietary changes will not help with the condition and supplemental insulin must be taken. Blood sugar must also be checked frequently.

Sometimes it is difficult to recognize type II diabetes symptoms, since they vary from person to person. But, ignoring diabetes symptoms can lead to serious damage to the organs caused by unchecked blood glucose levels. Here we look at the most common type II diabetes symptoms, but keep in mind that regular check-ups are always important, even if you do not notice the symptoms, particularly if you have a family history of the condition.

Type 2 diabetes, previously known as non-insulin-dependent or adult-onset, is the largest section of diabetes suffers, account for over 90% of all cases. This type of diabetes occurs when our body begins to develop a resistance to insulin.

Some of the symptoms typically associated with type 2 diabetes include recurring infections of your gums, skin, or bladder. If you start to suffer from these symptoms and have not typically had to deal with them in the past, then you could have type 2 diabetes.

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