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Early Symptoms of Diabetes Although there are three kinds of diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes and Gestational Diabetes, generally the first symptoms are very similar for all of them. This is because all three forms of diabetes are due to either a lack of insulin, or insulin resistance. If somebody lacks insulin, then the glucose levels in the blood gradually build up. This happens because insulin is the chemical responsible for delivering glucose to the needed areas of the body such as the liver, nervous system and the brain and also muscles to be used for energy. Therefore, if insulin simply isn't present in enough amounts, not enough glucose is delivered to the various body parts, to be burned off for energy. Insulin resistance is when the body parts reject the glucose bearing insulin, and is the most common trait of Type 2 Diabetes. The results are almost exactly the same – too much blood sugar makes the person become Hyperglycaemic Gestational Diabetes is a temporary form of diabetes which affects around 2-3% of pregnancies. In Gestational Diabetes, due to hormonal changes, insulin production can become low, therefore glucose levels build. This can also have a serious impact on your baby. Many symptoms of Gestational Diabetes are ignored because they are very similar to what a woman can expect to be feeling in a regular pregnancy. Some of the most common symptoms are exhaustion, increased thirst, increased hunger and increased urination. Due to insulin underproduction or insulin resistance and high blood sugar levels, the early symptoms of diabetes are usually all Hyperglycaemic in nature. All in all, becoming Hyperglycaemic can mean you may experience increased appetite and thirst, increased urination, fatigue, blurred vision and infections such as thrush. Muscular cramps are also an early indicator of Type 1 Diabetes. If you are unsure if you are experiencing some of the early symptoms of diabetes you should consult your G.P. as soon as possible, as the sooner you are diagnosed and treated, the better. |