As some of you may know I have diabetes type 2 . With my lifestyle change , i managed to control it so well that my doctor is very impressed and is working with me to maybe one day get me off my medication. But it takes determination , change in lifestyle, change in eating habits and most important EXERCISE.
There are so many signs that can pass you by when you have diabetes , you think it's something else and then suddenly you go for a check up at the doctors and your blood test comes back with a result of DIABETES ! great but you need to learn to accept it , it's not easy , i didn't for a long time and i was miserable, i was always feeling sick, and tired .
So please, if you are around me , ask me , it will be my pleasure to poke you to do a sample test, just in case, you never know.
Until they find a cure , we are the ones that need to change.
Here are some of the signs to look for
Signs and symptoms of diabetes include the following:
- Unusual thirst
- Frequent urination
- Weight change (gain or loss)
- Extreme fatigue or lack of energy
- Blurred vision
- Frequent or recurring infections
- Cuts and bruises that are slow to heal
- Tingling or numbness in the hands or feet
- Trouble getting or maintaining an erection
It is important to recognize, however, that many people who have type 2 diabetes may display no symptoms.
Is it dangerous you say ? This will answer your question
If left untreated or improperly managed, diabetes can result in a variety of complications, including:
- Heart disease
- Kidney disease
- Eye disease
- Problems with erection (impotence)
- Nerve damage
The first step in preventing or delaying the onset of these complications is recognizing the risk factors, as well as signs and symptoms of diabetes.
Every year i walk for JDRF ( Juvenile diabetes research foundation ) I walk 5K, this year i plan to run it :-)
