Common symptoms of diabetes are similar to Type 1 and Type 2 are:
- Frequent urination, especially at night.
- Frequent thirst.
- Frequently tired.
While the symptoms of type 1 diabetes are:
- Often feel hungry.
- Itching and yeast infections in the vagina or penis.
- The weight loss and muscle mass.
- Blurred vision due to changes in shape of the lens in the eye.
- Skin infections.
The symptoms of type 1 diabetes can develop rapidly within a few weeks or even days. If the patient experienced vomiting and breathing in heavy, meaning the condition of diabetes are at a dangerous stage and immediately see a physician.
Blood Sugar Levels Too High (hyperglycaemia)
Blood sugar levels that are too high (hyperglycemia) can occur due to the production of insulin in the body stopped or not enough so that no insulin can move glucose from the blood into the cells which then process it into energy.
Hyperglycemia symptoms similar to diabetes, but usually occur suddenly with high severity. Among them:
- Dry mouth.
- Feeling very thirsty.
- Sleepy.
- Blurred vision.
- Frequent urination.
- Dizzy.
If left untreated, hyperglycemia can cause a serious condition in which the cells of the body will turn to fat and muscle as an alternative energy source. This can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis which then triggers increased levels of acid in the blood and cause the patient vomiting, dehydration, loss of consciousness and even death.
Levels Too Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)
In addition to high blood sugar levels, people with diabetes may also experience blood sugar levels are so low is called hypoglycemia. This condition can be caused by several factors, but mostly because of insulin in the body move glucose from the blood too much.
Most cases of hypoglycemia caused by the side effects of excessive use of insulin. This condition can also occur as a result of forgetting to eat, exercise and physical activity are too heavy, or drink alcohol on an empty stomach.
The symptoms of hypoglycemia are:
- Heart palpitations.
- Shaking.
- Sweating.
- Quick emotion.
- Limp.
- Tingling sensation on the lips.
- Nausea.
- Hungry.
A simple way to handle it is to consume foods or sugary drinks. If left untreated, hypoglycemia can adversely affect the brain and lead to:
- Feeling dazed.
- Blurred vision or double look.
- Talk unclear.
- Loss of consciousness.
To deal with the above symptoms, you need an injection of the hormone glucagon which can increase blood sugar levels as soon as possible.
People with type 1 diabetes who are planning to fast also expected to always be cautious because of the risk of hypoglycemia. This condition usually occurs in the late afternoon before breaking the fast, and especially in diabetics elderly.
If you feel symptoms of hypoglycemia such as that described above, people with diabetes are encouraged to immediately break the fast by drinking sugary, syrupy or sweet tea, then eat rice as usual.
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Diabetics should seek immediate medical attention if you experience:
- Breath smells like fruit.
- Nausea or vomiting.
- Loss of appetite.
- Stomach ache.
- High fever.
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