Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes

Now that so many people are concerned with their health, it can be easier to spot diabetes symptoms at an early point.

You may even be able to identify it before it becomes full diabetes. Knowing the symptoms of diabetes, and taking early action at first sign, can give you a chance of preventing diabetes altogether.

Take a look at these eight diabetes symptoms, if you spot two or more of them, you should seriously consider getting checked for diabetes.

• Occasional blurry vision. Eye problems due to untreated diabetes can lead to blindness. Any serious vision related problems (diabetes related or not) are a reason to see a doctor immediately.
• Slow healing cuts or sores. This happens often on the feet.
• A lack of energy, feeling lethargic and tired all the time.
• If you experience sudden weight loss. You may be eating foods that make diabetes symptoms worse and be hungry and eating all the time while still losing weight.
• Excessive thirst. Even when you have not been working your body hard or it is not warm.
• Dry mouth. Cotton mouth. Your mouth feels dry even after having a drink.
• Frequent urination.
• Excessive itching or soreness in the genitals. Yeast infections. Thrush or a diagnosis of thrush (mistaken) may be a sign of diabetes.

You should also see a doctor as you get older or if you are overweight.

If you are over 45 years of age and are overweight you are a prime candidate for diabetes. In fact, obesity is one of the prime factors in determining your risk for type 2 diebetes. That does not mean if you are not overweight you cannot get diabetes, it just means you may need to be more aware if you are overweight.