The only true way to know if you have diabetes is to visit your
doctor and have various tests done. There is a couple of what we
call pre-symptoms in order to determine if what you are
experiencing may or may not be diabetes.

Here is a list of what you should be looking out for if you
think you may have diabetes:

• Irritability
• Blurry vision
• Constantly urinating
• Always thirsty
• Always hungry
• Sudden weight loss
• Continued fatigue

Type 1 diabetes is also known as insulin-dependent diabetes
mellitus (IDDM). It’s less common in the US because the most
severe cases usually develop within a few days or weeks. With
IDDM, the lack of insulin stems from the destruction of beta
cells. The symptoms associated with IDDM are very distinct:

Polydipsia : An extreme thirst that is due to frequent
urination. The body is signaling for lost fluids to be replaced.
Dehydration will occur if the condition is not caught
immediately.

Polyuria : Urination that comes frequently and in large doses
is a symptom of diabetes. The body rushes fluids through the
kidney to dilute the unusually high levels of sugar in the
urine.

Polyphagia: This is a feeling of unusual hunger. The body
believes it is starving because glucose is not reaching its
cells to provide the proper nutrients.

Extreme Weight Loss: There are many Type I diabetes patients
that are at or below their ideal body weight. When diabetes
begins, they suddenly lose a great deal of weight – as much as
15 or more pounds in a week. Weight loss happens even if the
individual has a good diet and is eating correctly. The lack of
insulin simply means that calories, in the form of glucose are
being sent out through the urine and the body is beginning to
burn fat reserves.

Irritability: In young people especially, crankiness, crying,
and confusion may warn that diabetes is on the horizon. A child
may seem to very inattentive and generally confused about what
is going on.

Weakness: Weakness is a symptom because muscle cells are not
receiving their usual fuel and energy. Fatigue is a symptom for
many illnesses and diseases which is a good reason why diabetes
can go unrecognized for a long period of time. You should be
concerned if your child becomes restless, tired, or drowsy all
of a sudden for no reason. There are many people that report
stomach pain, leg pain, chest pain, and having difficulty
breathing.

Blurred Vision: Excess glucose can be seeping into the eye,
which changes the shape of the lens. The difficult in focusing
or changes in eyesight from one day to the next – such as being
nearsighted to having normal vision are possible symptoms for
diabetes.

Nausea/Vomiting: Nausea and vomiting can happen before
ketoacidosis, as poisonous ketone acids build up in the blood
and the body must resort to burning fat deposits for energy.

While this list gives you a good indication of Type 1 diabetes
symptoms, the only true way to know if you have diabetes is to
visit your doctor.

About The Author: Gary Sanders is an expert and diabetes
sufferer. He has dedicated the last decade of his life to
mastering every aspect of diabetes including nutrition,
diagnosis, and prevention. He has created an award winning guide
that is available at diabetessymptomsguide.com/

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