Diabetes is an epidemic in the United States. Millions of people have been diagnosed with the disease, the most prevalent form being "Type 2," commonly known as adult onset. Both Type 1 diabetes and Type 2, can strike children and adults alike, however. And both diseases can be deadly.
There are similarities between the symptoms, but many people either are not aware of them, or choose to ignore them until their blood sugars reach dangerous levels. At this point, hospitalization is often necessary. Death may occur in some cases. For these reasons, it is important to learn the early warning signs of . Here is how I found out that I am diabetic.
If you suspect you have diabetes, it is best to face this possibility and see your doctor as soon as possible. Certainly, if you ignore the early warning signs of diabetes, it will not go away and will likely get worse with more complications. Often, a simple change in diet and exercise plan may be all that is prescribed. As you age, your doctor may recommend regular blood tests to make sure that your blood sugar levels, as well as your cholesterol and other numbers are where they should be. Treatments are improving and easier for everyone across the board that suffers from this ailment.