'/> Knowledge Is Power: June 2013

Friday, June 21, 2013

Diabetes Symptoms

Type 1 Diabetes

  • Frequent urination
  • Unusual thirst
  • Extreme hunger
  • Unusual weight loss
  • Extreme fatigue and Irritability

Type 2 Diabetes

  • Any of the type 1 symptoms
  • Frequent infections
  • Blurred vision
  • Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal
  • Tingling/numbness in the hands/feet
  • Recurring skin, gum, or bladder infections
If you have one or more of these diabetes symptoms, see your doctor right away.

No Symptoms? You May Still Have Diabetes

Often people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms. That is why it is important to take our Online Diabetes Risk Test to find out if you are at risk for type 2 diabetes.
Also, women with gestational diabetes often have no symptoms which is why it's important for at-risk women to be tested at the proper time during pregnancy.
Risk factors for gestational diabetes include:
  • Being overweight prior to pregnancy
  • Having had gestational diabetes in a prior pregnancy
  • Having a family history of diabetes
Learn more about gestational diabetes.

http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/symptoms/

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Healthy Hints for the Days



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