The symptoms of Type ii diabetes often do not appear for years. They build gradually and don’t become apparent until they reach critical levels. If you have a familial history of Diabetes Type 2 or are overweight, be on the lookout for these symptoms. The first one to consider is frequent urination and increased thirst. Your body automatically flushes the excess glucose out through the urine. As the glucose build up, the kidneys increase the amount of urine to keep up. Urination requires fluids. The kidneys starts drawing on the body cells to keep the fluid levels up. This causes the increased thirst and the increased urges to urinate.

 

Another symptom set of type 2 diabetes is increased hunger and unexplained weight loss. Glucose is a major energy source that cells use. They use insulin to convert the glucose into useful energy. With cells not converting the glucose efficiently as they can, the cells call for more energy in the form of food. This then triggers the increased hunger needs. Now, on the other hand, no matter how much extra you eat, your body’s cells are not getting the energy and nutrients they need. That forces them to look elsewhere for energy. They begin to draw on the body’s stored fat for energy. They also can draw on the muscle cells. This begins an unexplained drop in weight.

 

As the body begins to deal with the excess glucose and lost energy, it begins to affect other parts of the body. Understand that with Type II Diabetes , common symptoms include fatigue, blurred vision, sores that heal slowly, and more infections than normal. As the cells still fight to get energy, it somehow causes a patient to feel depleted and worn out. As the kidneys draw on the body’s fluids for urination, it also depletes the levels of fluids in the eyes. This can lead to blurry vision. The struggle for energy makes the body’s immune system begin to diminish. A small sore may take weeks to heal due to depressed immunity. It also lets small common infections get out of control.

 

A common symptom that type 2 Diabetes patients report are velvety dark skin patches in the folds of the body under the arm, in the groin area and around the neck. These patches go by the name of acanthosis nigricans. It is actually a sign for healthcare providers that something may be wrong with the body. Keep your eye out for these medical symptoms to catch the disease before it becomes critical.

 

 

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