Diabetes has been coined the “silent killer” because the symptoms are so easy to miss. Over 24 million people in America have diabetes, so this is no tiny issue. Kids years ago hardly ever knew another child with diabetes, but such is no longer the case. Approximately 1.25 million children in the United States living with diabetes, which is very telling for state of health in America in 2016 when children are having to endure a medical lifestyle at such a young age.
Sugar is in everything currently, from marinara sauce to yogurts, so gone are the days of assuming sugar is only is cakes and pies. Have your blood sugar tested regularly, and definitely look into the labels of the foods you’re consuming to steer clear of high sugar consumption.
Can diabetes be prevented? Why are so many people suffering from it now over decades past? While there will never be anyway to possibly avoid genetic diabetes, there have been cases where dietary changes could perhaps have been made to delay or prevent the ailment from further developing. Doctors report that obesity plays a role, as well as activity levels, and even overall mental health often can be common threads of pre-diabetic patients.
Here are the 10 common symptoms of diabetes:
If you suddenly find that you need to go to the bathroom all the time and even have to get up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, you may have diabetes.
It's because your kidneys are desperate to get rid of the extra glucose in your blood.
As a result, you will become thirstier because your body then tries to replenish what is lost. Many that live with diabetes carry water or clear liquids around with them every day at work or school just to make certain they are hydrated well enough. Diabetics for this reason, often are hospitalized just for dehydration.
It almost seems like a catch twenty-two to have to consume more water and increase your urination when you are already having a constant bathroom issue, but once you have increased your water consumption for a day or two, the body gets used to it and doesn't require running the restroom as often.