Type 2 diabetes symptoms explainedType 2 diabetes symptoms are many and even though some are mild could be mistaken for other illnesses. It is important that everyone knows the symptoms of diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic life long disease and all effort should be taken to prevent it. Diabetes type 2 can be prevented, delayed or even reversed. Everyone should know the symptoms of diabetes. If the symptoms are noticeable then a trip to the doctors office should be the next priority. It is important that if you are among the group with the highest risk that you take extra precautions. Some people with type 2 diabetes may show no symptoms. This is why it is necessary to get tested for diabetes to make sure. The main symptoms of diabetes include: Increased thirst Increased appetite Increased urination Fatigue Frequent or slow-healing infections Blurred vision How does diabetes type 2 works? When we eat the glucose level rises to which the pancreas would produce insulin so the muscle tissue and other cells could use the glucose for energy. However, in type two diabetes the cells are resistant to the insulin produced by the pancreas. Therefore the blood sugar level continue going up. The extra urination is a way for the body to get rid of the excess glucose. To replace the water lost the thirst mechanism sets in causing you to get thirsty. In the mean time the cell are still not getting the energy it needs. This causes you to feel hungry so the body could produce glucose from the food you eat. If the body cannot get the glucose it needs it starts to breakdown muscle and fat tissues for energy making you feel weak.Untreated type 2 diabetes could lead to further more serious complications listed below. Diabetes complications Atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) can lead to poor circulation in the legs, stroke and heart attack. Diabetic nephropathy (diabetes-related kidney disease). Diabetic retinopathy (diabetes-related eye disease). Diabetic neuropathy (degeneration of the nerves). Ulcers and infections of the feet. Susceptibility to infections, e.g. urinary tract infections.
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