What are the Symptoms of Diabetes?So you think you might have Diabetes? So what are the symptoms of diabetes. Read through this article to find out and get the scoop on the symptoms of diabetes. Throughout the page you will see links related to aspects of diabetes. Click on those links to read about that specific symptom of diabetes. 
You start noticing you’re more tired than usual
(lethargy).
Maybe you’re getting thirsty (polydipsia) even though you’re drinking the same amount of fluids that you usually have. Your vision seems to be getting a little blurry.
And maybe you losing weight and you don’t know why because you’re eating more than usual (polyphagia) 
Type 1 Diabetes is caused by the total lack of production of insulin by your pancreas. When this happens your body has no insulin to move your blood sugar into your body’s cells and your blood sugar raises.
Type 2 Diabetes occurs usually at about the time you turn 40. Your body develops a resistance to the insulin you produce. You produce plenty of insulin but your body doesn’t know what to do with it. Both type of Diabetes produce the same effects, just in different ways. Diabetes and its treatment can cause acute complications. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), ketoacidosis, nonketotic hypersomalar coma (diabetic coma). Serious long term complications can include, cardiovascular disease (heart), chronic renal failure, retinal damage, micro vascular damage (small blood vessels), macro vascular damage(arteries), nerve damage (neuropathy), blindness (retinopathy) and diabetic encephalopathy (dementia). When your sugar levels are not maintained properly. Some or all of these complications can occur. Damage to the nerves and the small blood vessels can lead to ulcers and amputation. Usually in the feet. High cholesterol and high blood pressure is also known, but not always to accompany diabetes. So what can you do after you are diagnosed with Diabetes? Follow your Doctors instructions. That is the most important! Maintain a healthy body weight, watch your blood pressure, don’t smoke and reduce those sweets that you like to eat. Dietitians recommend you eat six small meals a day. When you visit one, they will give you a meal planner. Follow the recommended daily calorie intake and learn to cook your own meals. When you cook for yourself, you know exactly what is in what you are eating. There are many cookbooks available for diabetics that the whole family can enjoy! Return To Top of Page Symptoms of Diabetes
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