Hey ya'll! Yesterday was the first day of diabetes awareness month! You know I couldn't let it pass without making an opportunity to shed some light on the chronic illness that is diabetes! (*side note: Why is marijuana called chronic?) Sorry, I got sidetracked.
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
*Often people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms
If you have any of these symptoms PLEASE get checked out. Diabetes can be devastating if left untreated! If you have a family history of diabetes ask for regular screenings. Testing for diabetes can be done with a simple urine and/or blood test and not all diabetes needs to be treated with injections.
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