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Warning Signs of Diabetes – Detecting Them Before It’s Too Late
Thursday, May 6th, 2010
At least 90 percent of people with diabetes in the United States and Canada have Type 2 diabetes. Also known as adult-onset diabetes because it typically occurs in people from age 45 up, Type 2 diabetes has begun occurring in younger people as well and the number of cases is rising. The problem with Type 2 diabetes is that symptoms occur very gradually in the early stages. In some people, symptoms may not be even felt. However, there are telltale signs that may indicate Type 2 diabetes. Some of these symptoms include: (more…)
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Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008
For millions of families, it’s not uncommon to know someone who suffers from diabetes, which is a syndrome when the body either produces high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia), your body doesn’t produce enough insulin (type 1 diabetes) or your body doesn’t respond to insulin (type 2 and gestational diabetes) which can lead to hyperglycemia.
But over 15,000 children are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes each year. It is not known what causes type 1 diabetes but many children are diagnosed with juvenile diabetes (and some adults as well). Here are several type 1 diabetes to keep an eye out for and if you feel you exhibit one of these signs, it is important to contact your physician to determine if you do have diabetes or not.