Early Symptoms Of Adult Onset Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease that is classified as a group of metabolic diseases that is caused by high blood sugar levels. This is a result of flaws in insulin secretion, or insulin action, or both. Diabetes has commonly been known as “sweet urine.” This term comes from high levels of blood glucose that come out through the urine. This occurs when insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, do not effectively control glucose levels. The pancreas not producing enough insulin, deficient insulin, or the cells can?t use the insulin properly, leads to hyperglycemia and diabetes.
Adult onset diabetes is also called Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. The loss of glucose in the urine or elevated blood sugar levels lead to early symptoms of this disease. Increased urine output is caused by high amounts of glucose in the urine. This increased urination results in dehydration. Because the glucose energy cannot be used efficiently, this leads to weight loss although the person experiencing the symptoms may also have an increased appetite. Some patients who are experiencing diabetes that has not yet been diagnosed may also experience fatigue, nausea, and vomiting. Patients with diabetes are also especially susceptible to developing infections of the bladder, skin, and vaginal areas. Having fluctuating glucose levels can also lead to blurred vision. If the diabetes persists and becomes very serious, high glucose levels can lead to lethargy and diabetic coma.
Over time, and, if left untreated diabetes can lead to blindness, kidney failure, and nerve damage. Diabetes also can lead to a number of other very serious conditions. Diabetes quickens the hardening and narrowing of arteries, which can lead to strokes, heart disease and other diseases of the blood vessels.
The key to treating diabetes is to control elevated glucose levels without causing an abnormally low level of blood sugar. Type 2 Diabetes is usually first treated with weight reduction, exercise and a diabetic diet. If these measures don’t help with the control of diabetes, oral medications will probably be used. If those medications still don?t aid in controlling blood glucose levels then insulin medications may be considered.
It is extremely important for those experiencing the early symptoms of adult onset diabetes seek medical attention right away. An early diagnosis and early treatment could prevent more serious conditions. Diagnosis usually consists of eight hours of fasting followed by a single blood test.
