What are the symptoms of type 2 diabetes?

The symptoms of type 2 diabetes can be extremely hard to recognize because there are actually very few of them, and the ones that you may experience are minor, and as a result the disease gets worse. They might in the beginning appear to be of no harm. One might think that they are just the result of being over weight or getting older.

Type 2 diabetes symptoms may be mild and almost invisible, or easy to confuse with signs of aging. That's why it is very important to know how to spot them. Know type 2 diabetes symptoms and you may save your life.

The most common symptoms of type 2 diabetes are increased thirst or hunger, weight loss, fatigue, increased urination, blurred vision, sores that do not heal by themselves, bad circulation, irritability, leg pain and dry mouth.

In America alone there are about six million people who have type 2 diabetes and have no idea that they have it. They may perhaps believe that their symptoms are minor and not worth worrying about when in fact they could be in extreme danger.

If your health is generally good and your under 45 years of age, it's quite possible that type 2 diabetes symptoms are related to another illness. But, if you are overweight and/or over 45 years of age, you should make an appointment with your doctor and relate about your worries. It may be nothing, but it's better to attack diabetes at the beginning.

If indeed your symptoms are from type 2 diabetes and they are not addressed, the body will suffer as a result. Increased levels of glucose will begin to affect blood vessels and nerves. Complications are many, such as kidney disease, blindness, gum infection and it possibly could lead to amputation of ones limbs.

Unlike type 1, which frequently has a sudden onset of symptoms and reaches a crisis point before diagnosis is made, the signs of type 2 diabetes may be gradual. Only your doctor can provide a diagnosis of any symptoms and whether they are actually Type 2 diabetes symptoms. Diabetes is a very serious condition and self diagnosis is not a good idea.

Besides looking out for symptoms of type 2 diabetes, be cautious that there are several risk factors as well. Some members of your family may have had the disease, you may be overweight, not eat properly and exercise enough. However some of these risks can be altered to aid in prevention and reversal.

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John Richmond is a frequent contributor to www.YourDiabetesInfo.com. For more information about type 2 diabetes symptoms and diabetes in general please visit this site for many more informative articles.

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