It's More Than Just Diabetes

I found this list online while I was reading an article about diabetes. It didn't really give a whole lot of information about of the OTHER issues that come up because of diabetes but it did at least mention them. So many people think that diabetes is just because you eat too many sweets.....NOT! That dialog is for another post. At least this will give you an idea of WHATELSE can be added to your plate if you suffer from diabetes. You'll be surprised on the last one.....I added it because the list didn't even include it.

21.  Fatigue

Fatigue is one of the worst symptoms of diabetes. 

20.  Frequent Urination

To deal with high blood sugar levels, your body will attempt to use your kidneys to flush out the extra sugar, this causes a person to drink a lot more water. 

19.  Lack of Sleep

A side effect of frequent urination is that it interrupts sleep patterns. 

18.  Dry Mouth

As your kidney uses more water, it can also cause dry mouth. 

17.  Vision Changes

Another side effect of high blood sugar, is that fluid will be pulled from all parts of your body. 

16.  Sudden Weight Loss

Because diabetics can't produce enough insulin to process the carbohydrates in their blood stream, their bodies will turn to fat and protein energy. 

15.  Increased Appetite

Not being able to process carbohydrates for energy, your muscles and organs will often become starved. This will trigger intense hunger. 

14.  Fruity Breath Odor

When ketosis occurs chemicals known as ketones will be created. 

13.  Nausea

A build up of ketones from ketosis will make some people feel nauseous and sick. 

12.  Ketones in Urine

Ketones is not only exhaled through the breath, but is also urinated out. 

11.  Difficult Breathing

When your body goes into ketosis because of diabetes, a condition can occur called Kussmaul breathing due to diabetic ketoacidosis. 

10.  Tingling in Hands and Feet

Though, not completely clear why, diabetes and high blood sugar will cause damage to nerves and interfere with nerve signals. 

9.  Foot Sores and Ulcers

Tingling in your hands and feet can be extremely dangerous in diabetics. 

8.  Slow Healing Sores

Because of poor blood circulation any sore will take much longer to heal. 

7.  High Blood Pressure

Another consequence of diabetic damage to blood vessels is high blood pressure. 

6.  Fainting

Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to dehydration and damaged blood vessels.

5.  Frequent Infections

Diabetes can slow down your bodies ability to fight off infections. 

4.  Gum Disease

Also, because of poor blood circulation, dry mouth, infections, and nerve damage, people with unmanaged diabetes are much more susceptible to gum disease and loss of teeth. 

3.  Headaches

Low and high blood sugar will cause headaches. 

2.  PCOS

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS is a syndrome that affects women and their menstruation cycle. It is also the most common cause of female infertility. 

1.  Fat and Fat Distribution

You do not have to be overweight to get diabetes. Slim celebrities like Tom Hanks and Halle Berry both developed Type 2 diabetes.

0.  Depression

Certainly not a zero! It didn't even make the list but I've added it. Blood sugar rollercoaster puts diabetics on that same ride. If you are down more than likely you will fall short and eat or drink something that you probably shouldn't.

Many doctors do not even consider that this is an issue......I added as zero....GROUND ZERO! Your emotions can help you overcome much of these trials and if you are struggling emotionally well then you'll struggle with everything else if your not careful.

Let me know if I've missed one....love to hear from my followers.

Remember my friends.....we are here to support one another. Let me know how I can possibly help.

Eugene Thompson 

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