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4th Edition Nov. 2005
More than 150 million people in the world have diabetes.It is one of the
leading causes of death in the civilized world. Keeping blood sugar within
normal limits is crucial to preventing damage to major organs in the body.
Even with the best efforts, this is sometimes an impossible task. Diabetes
mellitus (Type I and Type II) are the most recognized forms of diabetes.
Learning to recognize the symptoms of diabetes is an important way to
detect the condition early, begin proper blood sugar control, and prevent
the onset of short-term and long-term complications. Often times, no
symptoms are present at all and diabetes is simply diagnosed by a routine
blood or urine test. When diabetes symptoms do present themselves, they
often have a classic appearance:
leading causes of death in the civilized world. Keeping blood sugar within
normal limits is crucial to preventing damage to major organs in the body.
Even with the best efforts, this is sometimes an impossible task. Diabetes
mellitus (Type I and Type II) are the most recognized forms of diabetes.
Learning to recognize the symptoms of diabetes is an important way to
detect the condition early, begin proper blood sugar control, and prevent
the onset of short-term and long-term complications. Often times, no
symptoms are present at all and diabetes is simply diagnosed by a routine
blood or urine test. When diabetes symptoms do present themselves, they
often have a classic appearance:
These symptoms occur suddenly and must receive
immediate medical attention.
Frequent urination
Excessive thirst
Extreme hunger
Dry Skin
Rapid weight loss
Fatigue (weak and tired)
Blurred vision
Irritability and mood changes
Nausea and vomiting
High amounts of sugar in the blood and/or urine
Thin, malnourished appearance
These symptoms occur gradually. However, they are
no less important than those associated with TYPE I and
must receive immediate medical attention.
Irritability
Blurred vision
Tingling or numbness in the legs, feet or fingers
Frequent infections of the skin
Recurring skin, gum or urinary tract infections
Itching of skin and/or genitals
Drowsiness
Slow healing of cuts and bruises
Perspiration
Paleness
Shaking
TYPE I DIABETES
TYPE II DIABETES
Fats, Oils, & Sweets Group
Use Sparingly
Meat, Poutry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs & Nuts Group
2-3 Servings
Milk , Yogurt, & Cheese Group
2-3 Servings
Fruit Group
2-4 Servings
Vegetable Group
3-5 Servings
Bread, Cereal, Rice, & Pasta Group
6-11 Servings
Use Sparingly
Meat, Poutry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs & Nuts Group
2-3 Servings
Milk , Yogurt, & Cheese Group
2-3 Servings
Fruit Group
2-4 Servings
Vegetable Group
3-5 Servings
Bread, Cereal, Rice, & Pasta Group
6-11 Servings