What are some of the signs and symptoms of diabetes?

What are some of the signs and symptoms of diabetes?
Diabetes manifests itself in a variety of ways.

increased urination and thirst

Hunger has grown.

fatigue

eyesight problems

tingling or numbness in the feet or hands

sores that don’t go away

weight loss that isn’t explained

Type 1 diabetes symptoms can appear suddenly, in as little as a few weeks. Type 2 diabetes symptoms often appear gradually over several years and are so minor that you may not even notice them. Type 2 diabetes affects a large number of persons who have no symptoms. Some people don’t realize they have diabetes until they start experiencing symptoms like blurred vision or heart problems.

What causes diabetes type 1?

Type 1 diabetes develops when the immune system, the body’s defense system against infection, assaults and destroys the pancreas’ insulin-producing beta cells. Type 1 diabetes is thought to be caused by genes and environmental factors such as viruses, according to scientists. Studies like TrialNet External link are trying to figure out what causes type 1 diabetes and how to avoid or slow it down.

What factors contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes, the most common type, is caused by a combination of variables, including lifestyle choices and genetics.

Obesity, overweight, and inactivity are all linked to physical inactivity.

If you are not physically active and are overweight or obese, you are more likely to acquire type 2 diabetes. Insulin resistance is common in persons with type 2 diabetes and can be caused by excess weight. The distribution of body fat is also important. Insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and heart and blood vessel disease are all connected to excess abdominal fat. Check out these Body Mass Index (BMI) charts to learn if your weight puts you at risk for type 2 diabetes.

Insulin resistance is a condition in which the body’s

Insulin resistance, a condition in which muscle, liver, and fat cells do not respond adequately to insulin, is the most common cause of type 2 diabetes. As a result, your body requires extra insulin to assist glucose absorption into cells. To meet the increased demand, the pancreas produces more insulin at initially. When the pancreas is unable to produce enough insulin, blood glucose levels rise.

Family history and genes

Certain genes, like those that cause type 1 diabetes, may make you more likely to acquire type 2 diabetes. The disease runs in families and is more common in the following racial/ethnic groups:

African Americans are a diverse group of people.

Native Alaskans

Indians in the United States of America

Asian Americans are a diverse group.

Hispanics/Latinos

Hawaiians are the original inhabitants of the islands.

Islanders from the Pacific

Genes can also increase a person’s risk of type 2 diabetes by making them more likely to become overweight or obese.