Symptoms of Diabetes Type II

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Diabetes is one of the ugliest monsters existing in today's world and unfortunately, the monster is stronger than ever. Having lost my beloved father to diabetes, I know first-hand the pain, the physical and the emotional damage that diabetes can inflict on an individual - as well as their  family members and loved ones.

Recognizing the early warning signs of diabetes can assist in keeping the monster on a leash. Unfortunately, my father didn't recognize the symptoms and it wasn't until his mother tested positive for diabetes that he visited his doctor and discovered that he too had diabetes. From that moment going forward in his life, he struggled with his addition to food. My father learned of his diabetic condition in his early forties and the complications of diabetes would be his demise some thirty years later - totally blind, kidneys failing accompanied by heart failure. His death was long and arduous, and heartbreaking for family members to see their loved one relying on a machine to live, which ended with emotional scars when it had to be disconnected.

If not for my father's diabetic condition, I daresay he would have lived for many more productive years. And he was always full of life - he loved life although life didn't always love him.

Diabetes & The Activity Factor

My father was a highly active individual. He loved to garden and could never sit still for long periods at a time. My dear mother had to literally lasso him and tie him down in order for him to sit still long enough to watch a movie with her. And he never could resist those homemade movie snacks.

With this said, even the active of individuals can become a victim of diabetes.

Diabetes & The Weight Factor

Overeating and weight gain are often associated with diabetes, but there are many thin individuals that battle this terrible disease daily.

At times, the added weight may just be enough to tip the scales in the monster's favor, and by losing those extra pounds - diabetes may be stymied.

My father was heavy from his twenties going forward. Although he tried from time-to-time to drop the excess weight which would allowed him to better manage his diabetes, he never managed to succeed to keep any lost weight off. After a snag of faithful dieting, he would quickly settle into his old daily diet habits, regaining all the weight he had struggled so hard to lose, and gaining even more in the process, which of course, took its toll on his diabetes.

Early Warning Symptoms of Diabetes

If you are exhibiting one or more of the following early warning symptoms of diabetes, please meet with your doctor. The sooner proactive action is taken, the better your outlook for a longer, healthier life.

Kidney & Urinary Track Symptoms of Diabetes - Excessive thirst, excessive urination often creating a sticky area where urine splatters, and bladder infections.

Weight Related Symptoms of Diabetes - Excessive hunger, weight gain or weight loss. As a note, about a year before my father was diagnosed with diabetes, he suddenly dropped about 50 pounds for no explainable reason. He was so thrilled about the weight loss, he never considered there might be a problem with his health, particularly when his weight suddenly bottomed out and remained stable after the 50 pounds were dropped.

Skin Related Symptoms of Diabetes - Our skin can tell us a lot about our health. After all, it's the largest organ of the body. Look for the following early warning symptoms of Diabetes: rashes, infections that do not easily heal, boils, athletes foot, flaky skin and itchy skin.

Sexual Issues & Early Warning  Symptoms of Diabetes - Males exhibiting an inability to achieve an erection, or exhibiting impotence. Women may experience vaginal infections, absent periods and early menopause. Both sexes may experience sexual frustration and the inability to climax.

Nerves & Muscles - Early Warning  Symptoms of Diabetes - Tingling in hands and/or feet, numbness in hands and/or feet, and leg cramps.

Moods & Early Warning  Symptoms of Diabetes - Excessive tiredness, malaise, and drowsiness.

Miscellaneous Early Warning  Symptoms of Diabetes - Oral Thrush Peripheral Neuropathy.

Although diabetes is an extremely serious disease, in most cases it can be controlled with diet, exercise and medications. The key is taking quick action and having a positive plan of attack.

My heart goes with all of you who are impacted by this terrible disease.

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