Warning Signs & Risk Factors of Type II Diabetes
By Tim Gamble
I am a type II diabetic, and I know from personal experience that early detection of diabetes is crucial in managing the disease and in avoiding the many complications that can result form diabetes. Had I been diagnosed earlier, I probably could have avoided developing severe retinopathy in my eyes, and would not have needed the 100+ injections and five laser surgeries that I have undergone in the last six years in order to save my sight.
Please take a few minutes to look over the following list of warning signs and risk factors for Type II Diabetes. Having any one, or even all, of these warning signs does not mean you have type II diabetes. But, please don't ignore these signs that you may have or may be developing diabetes. Check with your doctor, especially if you have multiple warning signs.
Warning Signs & Risk Factors of Type II Diabetes*
Blurred vision
Frequent headaches
Increased thirst
Feeling that your mouth is dry all the time
Increased hunger, even after eating
Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal (especially on the lower legs/feet)
Frequent urination
Frequent urine infections
Unexplained weight loss
Fatigue (feeling tired all the time)
Tingling/numbness in hands or feet
A family history of diabetes (a blood relative with diabetes)
Being overweight (not necessarily obese)
A sedentary lifestyle (little exercise or physical activity, a "couch potato"
An unhealthy diet (lots of fast food, junk food, sweets, etc.)
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