Recognizing Diabetes Symptoms

If you happen to be a diabetic or know someone who is, recognizing what diabetic symptoms are, is very important. This also applies to you if you have a strong family history of diabetes - as you will want to be aware of symptoms if and when you develop the disease too. Type 2 diabetes usually starts out as a silent disease. Most people with diabetes are unaware they have it. They may dismiss their symptoms – fatigue, lethargy, poor vision, irritability, reduced libido, passing urine more frequently or having to get out of bed…

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Understanding the Symptoms of Hypoglycemia

Hypoglycemia refers to a condition caused by low blood glucose levels. Glucose is the body’s main source of energy and a hormone known as insulin aids cells in absorbing and using glucose. Hypoglycemia typically occurs with several conditions but is most commonly associated with diabetes medications, such as insulin. It is particularly common in individuals with diabetes who also have issues with food, medication, or exercise. However, other drugs and conditions can also cause low levels of blood sugar in people without diabetes. There are two types of non-diabetic hypoglycemia: Fasting hypoglycemia, which can be…

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Just How Low Is Low Blood Sugar

How low is low blood sugar? Generally speaking, your blood sugar should never dip to 70 mg/dL or lower. When a person's blood sugar dips lower than it should, this is known as hypoglycemia. It is a dangerous condition that could even be life threatening if not attended to. While hypoglycemia is more of a problem for diabetics than for non-diabetics, it should be noted that 70 mg/dL is the standard limit for what constitutes low blood sugar. Causes and Symptoms Hypoglycemia can be caused by one or more factors. It is often brought on…

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What is the normal range of blood glucose?

  The normal range of blood glucose depends on many things including weight, age, and other small things. The glucose in the body’s main forms of energy and is really just sugar in the blood stream. If the glucose becomes too high it can damage the person’s body and even kill them. The normal range of blood glucose in an adult is 180m/dl after meals. If the body has a constant or uneven change in the blood glucose levels it may be a sign of diabetes. Hypoglycemia is where the body has a two low…

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Symptoms of Diabetes in Women

Symptoms of diabetes in women can be many, can varied, but it is important for every woman to be familiar with the symptoms of diabetes in women, especially if she has a family history of diabetes. In the present day, diagnoses for heart disease, high blood pressure and many forms of cancer are on the decline due to advances in medical knowledge as to what preventative measures can be taken. Diabetes rates, on the other hand, continue to rise at an alarming rate, and though there is no cure for diabetes early diagnosis and treatment…

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