How to Know if You Have Diabetes

If you are looking for information about diabetes, you are probably suspicious that you or someone you know might have it. The following article highlights a few classic symptoms but are in no way a sure diagnosis. Obviously, your doctor will be the determining factor. Maybe you want to prevent the onset of diabetes or wonder if as a child of a diabetic you have inherited the same. The subject has been widely researched and plenty of information is freely available. Read on to learn how to know if you have diabetes.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Notice if you have excessive thirst. You will feel like you can never quench your thirst.
2. Know frequent urination is another symptom. Obviously if you are drinking all the time, this follows.
3. Pay attention if you feel extreme hunger. You feel as though you could eat a horse, and that is only a few minutes after eating.
4. Pay attention to increased fatigue. You will feel as though you are tired all the time.
5. Understand you will encounter irritability. This is not normal irritability that comes from being tired or stress. It is being irritated almost constantly with no apparent reason.
6. Hone in on blurry vision. Usually this sends people to the doctor right away and further tests will be done to determine if it is caused by diabetes.

Tips & Warnings

• Stop eating sugary foods and drinks.
• Limit all processed food.
• If you have several of these symptoms, see your doctor immediately--the sooner the better.