What are some of the signs and symptoms of Diabetes?

Question

I am overweight constantly thirsty and Im bruiseing very easily. I also have high blood pressure if that makes any difference

Answer 1

According to what you have put down as symptoms all point to diabetes.

Add to that urinating frequently and feeling tired a lot and it most certainly does look like diabetes.

Answer 2

Here are the most common symptoms of both types of diabetes.

Constant thirst

Frequent urination

Constant hunger

Unexplained weight gain OR loss

Blurry vision

Headaches

Nausea or vomiting

Itching skin with no rash

Reoccurring yeast infections in women, itching p***s in men

Frequent boils

Leg cramps

Irritability

Slow healing wounds

Sweet smelling urine

Burning, tingling sensation in hands, arms, feet, or legs.

Not all diabetics have or even get high blood pressure and being overweight does not mean you are going to be diabetic.  Most diabetics (even type 2) are not overweight, however type 2 can sometimes cause some weight gain.  Many times it will cause weight loss just as in type 1.

Answer 3

Angela B   !

Diabetes often goes undiagnosed because many of its symptoms seem so harmless. Recent studies indicate that the early detection of diabetes symptoms and treatment can decrease the chance of developing the complications of diabetes.

Some diabetes symptoms include:

Frequent urination

Excessive thirst

Extreme hunger

Unusual weight loss

Increased fatigue

Irritability

Blurry vision

If you have one or more of these diabetes symptoms, see your doctor right away.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Being overweight does put you at a higher risk for developing type II diabetes.

Being thirsty, frequent urination, chronic fatigue, alcohol/acetone smell of your breath, rapid heartbeat are all signs of uncontrolled diabetes.

If you are already being treated for high blood pressure it is very simple for your doctor to perform in in-office urine dip stick to test for sugar.  As your body cannot absorb sugar when you have diabetes it spills over into your urine.  If the urine test is positive, your physician will order additional test and possibly prescribe medications to assist you.

Thirst and bruising easily are also common side effects of some BP medications or aspirin therapy.  

Your best bet is speak with your physician or pharmacist about your symptoms.