7 ways to spot diabetes

1. Symptoms of Diabetes
THE 7 RULES YOU CAN FOLLOW

2. 1)Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes
Be aware of the signs and symptoms. It is best to see a doctor if you have two or more
on the list! The list includes symptoms of type 1 and 2 diabetes.
◦ Excessive thirst
◦ Excessive hunger
◦ Blurry vision
◦ Frequent urination (you wake 3 or more times in the night to urinate)
◦ Fatigue (particularly after eating)
◦ Feeling irritable
◦ Wounds that don't heal or heal slowly

3. 2)Lifestyle choices
People with little to no exercise increases chances of type 2 diabetes.
People who are overweight or obese, or who eat more sweets and refined carbohydrates than is
ideal are also at significantly higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

4. Type 1 and type 2?
TYPE 1
Type 1 diabetes which is a condition one is
born with that most often presents in childhood.
TYPE 2
Type 2 diabetes is acquired in one's life, most
often related to poor lifestyle choices

5. 3) See a doctor
The only way to truly confirm whether or not you have diabetes is to see your doctor for diagnostic
testing by blood test.
The numbers that come back on your blood tests will help to classify you as "normal," "pre-diabetic"
or "diabetic.“
It is best to know sooner rather than later whether or not you have the disease, because if you do,
prompt treatment is key.

6. 4) Get tested by a physician
Your primary care physician can perform 2 different tests to check your blood glucose test.
Normally, a fasting blood test is used to check for diabetes, but a urine test can also be performed.
•Normal blood glucose levels are between 70 and 100.
•If you're borderline diabetic, "pre-diabetic", your levels will be between 100 and 125.
•If your levels are above 126, you're considered diabetic

7. 5)Get your HbA1c levels measured
This is a newer test that is being used by some doctors for diabetes. It looks at the hemoglobin in
your red blood cells and measures how much sugar is attached.
The higher the value, the more sugar is attached, which directly correlates to your risk of having
diabetes.

8. 6) Treat diabetes
To treat diabetes, you may need to take insulin injections or pills daily, and you will be asked to
watch your diet and to exercise.
Sometimes, in more mild cases of Type 2 diabetes, the only thing needed is diet and exercise.
Sufficient lifestyle changes can actually reverse diabetes and put you back into the "normal" range
for your blood sugars. Talk about some great motivation to make changes!
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9. 7) Seek follow-up tests
It is important to get repeat blood tests every 3 months or so for people who fall into the "pre-
diabetic" or "diabetic" range.
The reason for this is to monitor either improvement of the condition, or worsening of the condition.
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