Some Symptoms of Diabetes

Due to lack of insulin and has a high sugar content in blood, then some common symptoms for people with diabetes both type 1 and type 2. If you experience these symptoms, you should check to determine levels of blood sugar. In general, some of the symptoms that occur include:

• Frequent urination
• Often feel very thirsty
• Often hungry because they do not get enough energy so the body's hunger signals
• Losing weight suddenly though there was no attempt to lose weight. This is because when the body can not distribute the sugar into the cells, the body burns its own fat and protein for energy.
• Often tingling in the feet or hands.
• Experiencing problems such as itching or skin ulcers.
• If injured, take longer to recover.
• Behavioral changes such as irritability. The reason for type 1 diabetics often awakened at night to urinate that can not sleep well.
• Easy to feel tired.

Although the symptoms had been able to show a person has diabetes, but the best way to ascertain whether you have diabetes or not is to perform checks. What can be done to find out if you have diabetes? Here are some alternatives you can do either in person or tests in the clinic.


Blood Tests
Usually done in the laboratory, which tested the blood during fasting and postprandial. Before performing the test, you must fast for 12 hours. Normal sugar levels during fasting is below 100 mg / dl. After that, blood sampling will be done again 2 hours after meals, when the results are above 140 mg / dL may mean you have diabetes.

Urine Tests
Urine or urine albumin levels checked, sugar and mikroalbuminurea determines whether a person suffering from this disease or not. This test is also performed in the laboratory or clinic.

Glukometer
This test can be done at home if you have the tools. The trick is to put a needle on a finger to take blood samples. Then the blood sample is placed into the gap that is available on the machine glukometer. The results are not very accurate, but can be used to monitor glucose for patients in order if there are indications of high sugar can immediately check in the laboratory and contact a doctor. Glukometer latest tool is designed so easy to use and does not cause pain when taking a blood sample.