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Symptoms and Signs

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All over the world the vast majority of diabetics are not aware of being affected as they have no signs or symptoms. In some cases the symptoms are so mild that they are barely noticeable. Those who have the symptoms may not suspect diabetes until complications such as blurred vision or heart trouble arises.

Symptoms of Type 2 diabetes include: -

Increased thirst & hunger

Increased urination (especially at night)

Blurred Vision

Premature cataract

Fatigue

Weight loss

Tingling in the extremities

Sores that take time to heal
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Posted by:  meggin  Posted on: 07/21/2012
i was tested for type 2 a few months ago and every thing fine so why now am i having a screening test again> what are the chances?? i an going to the toilet more often,i want to eat all the time,and i am taking cold sores on my mouth more often..please help



Posted by:  Indian12  Posted on: 12/14/2011
My PP sugar value is 159.Can anyone tel me,whether iam diabetic ? Do i need to go for any further diabetic test?



Posted by:  sbsidh  Posted on: 12/16/2010
hi, I am from INDIA.1ST THING ,I WANT TO SAY THANKS TO THIS BLOG TO GIVE VERY IMP TIPS FOR ALL DIABETIC PEOPLE.what ever has been mantioned above is almost the True fact of human body.little bit of self dicipline AND little bit of carefullness in eating habbit can reduce 80% of chances of gettin victim of sugar disease.untill now i have never com across any one who has got cured with diabetes after starting tablets or insulin.infact ihave seen people getting cured by other means of medication with combination of doing exercise and walking..i have been helping people to reduce sugar and with gods wish and with patient cooperation many of them have managed to stop tables.drinking of lot of water and herbal medicine does help people to clear toxins and reduce sugar level.unless person doesn't follow strict rules its very difficult to reduce sugar.if person doesn't controll sugar in proper time period, then there is lot of health problem expected from feat to head.so be active keep eye on your weight,food habits.do little exercise to release your energy which reduces sugar. thank you sb




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