Welcome to this video tutorial on diabetes mellitus! We’ll be looking at the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, the causes, signs and symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and complications.
Plenty. Studies show that 90% of cases of type 2 diabetes could be prevented -- or significantly delayed -- simply through a healthier diet and enoughphysical activity. The big proof of that came in a study of 3,234 people who wereoverweightand had higher blood glucose levels, putting them...
Type 2 is the most common form of diabetes. About 1 in 10 people in the U.S. have type 2. Nearly 1 in 3 have prediabetes, meaning their blood sugar (or blood glucose) is high but not high enough to be diabetes yet. Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms Thesymptoms oftype 2 diabetescan be so...
Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which the cells cannot use blood sugar efficiently to meet the body’s needs. Learn about symptoms, causes, vs. type 1 diabetes, diet, exercise, treatment, insulin, medications, life expectancy, and other lifestyle chang
Symptoms of Type II Diabetes: 1. Increased thirst and frequent urination 2.Increased appetite 3.Weight loss 4. Fatigue 5. Blurred vision 6. Frequent infections 7. Patches of darkened skin C. Gestational Diabetes: Gestational diabetes[2]is a type ofdiabetes that develops during pregnancy. It res...
Symptoms of diabetes The symptoms of type 1 and type 2 diabetes typically include:12 Excessive thirst A need to urinate frequently Excessive hunger Fatigue or tiredness Blurred vision Wounds that are slow to heal Unexplained weight loss Tingling and/or pain in the extremities ...
Common Causes of Fatigue Metabolic/ Endocrine anemia; hypothyroidism; diabetes; electrolyte abnormalities; kidney disease; liver disease; Cushing's disease Infectious infectious mononucleosis; hepatitis; tuberculosis; cytomegalovirus; HIV infection; influenza (flu); malaria and many other infectious diseases Ca...
Symptoms can vary but may include frequent urination, increased thirst, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision, slow wound healing, and recurrent infections. If left untreated, it can lead to severe complications. Managing type 2 diabetes involves lifestyle modifications, me...
Symptoms What Are the Symptoms of Diabetes? A tricky truth about this disease: Sometimes, there are no symptoms or symptoms are so mild that they’re easy to miss. That’s why nearly all pregnant women are screened for gestational diabetes, and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Forcerecommen...
Fatigue, or feeling extremely tired Feeling sluggish Dry mouth and lips Dizziness Confusion Nausea Fainting Does diabetes insipidus cause weight loss? Diabetes insipidus can cause weight loss, especially in infants and children. Severe thirst, a main symptom of this condition, can get in the way of...