Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death worldwide.
In the U.
S itself, more than 20 million Americans suffer with this disease and these numbers are constantly increasing every year in exponential rate.
Interestingly, another 6 million Americans are not even aware that they have diabetes even though these people tend to suffer with some early symptoms of diabetes for years.
The reason is lack of awareness about first signs of diabetes.
To understand warning signs diabetes is associated with is beneficial in several ways.
Most importantly, it can lead to early diagnosis and treatment, thereby ensuring a better health for a long time.
Below are listed some of the most common symptoms: Lifestyle Changes - One of most early symptoms of diabetes is changes in the lifestyle of an individual that includes alterations in diet patterns and drinking habits.
In case of diabetes, blood tends to become viscous and hyperosmalor due to presence of excess glucose.
As a result, body cells tend to lose moisture in the process of diluting the blood.
Immediately, signals are sent to the brain about dehydration.
Hence, diabetics suffer with unquenchable thirst even when one drinks loads of water, a condition also called as polydypsia.
Another major symptom of diabetes is polyphagia or excessive hunger.
Diabetics tend to suffer with a constant urge to eat whatever comes into sight.
This is because diabetes is a condition where body cells do not respond to insulin.
However, presence of insulin in the blood signals hunger.
Individuals suffering with diabetes even tend to have increased affinity for consuming sugar.
Physiological Changes - Diabetes is a condition that is characterized by the presence of increased concentrations of glucose in the blood.
An important symptom associated with diabetes is an increased urge to urinate frequently.
Kidneys are the organs that clear any unwanted waste from the body in the form of urine.
Due to polydypsia, diabetics drink more water.
Rather than getting absorbed into the body, excess water dissolves the glucose and gets removed as urine.
Even though one is consuming loads of food, persons suffering with early symptoms of diabetes experience abnormal weight loss, a symptom that is primarily associated with almost every type of illness.
This occurs because body is no longer utilizing glucose as energy source.
In case of diabetes, there is an increased breakdown of proteins and other essential fats.
Other warning signs diabetes is associated with include changes in terms of neurological behavior.
Some of these changes include fatigue, getting tired easily, irritability, mood swings, drowsiness and troubled sleep.
Some people even experience numbness or a tingling sensation in the feet and hands.
Other first signs of diabetes include increased frequency of infections, and eye-related problems such as blurred vision.
Individuals prone to diabetes suffer with higher incidence of infections related to gums, bladder, skin and vaginal tract.
Most commonly, these infections are caused due to yeast, a eukaryotic microorganism that thrives well in body fluids with high sugar content.
Also, wounds tend to heal very slowly in these persons.
By keying on the first signs of diabetes, you will be far more likely to prevent full blown diabetes from occurring.
 If you have any questions about these symptoms, please do additional research to get a complete understanding.