Type 2 diabetes has reached epidemic proportions within the US population. In fact, there are almost 18 million people that are currently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. This number is staggering but what's more troubling is that the numbers are on the rise and it doesn't look like it's going to slow down anytime soon. The number one reason for this epidemic is obesity. Obesity is the highest risk factor to the road of type 2 diabetes.
Below is a list of signs and symptoms that may help you determine if you are at risk for type 2 diabetes:
1. Is your vision blurred? Blurred vision is one of the many factors that people experience from type 2 diabetes. When your blood glucose levels rise and fall to the extreme, it causes the lenses in your eyes to swell and shrink. Because your eyes cannot adjust as quickly as the lens is moving, the result is blurry vision.
2. Do you experience numbness in your legs and your feet? Unfortunately, the feeling of constant numbness in your feet or legs is a sign that you have had diabetes for quite some time. You're experiencing this because of the nerves in your body, particularly in your legs and feet, have been damaged. This is called diabetic neuropathy.
The reason why numbness in your lower extremities is a sign that you have had type 2 diabetes for some time is because this initial feeling takes at least five years to set in. Statistics show that the majority of people with this condition have had diabetes for over 10 years.
3. Are you experiencing extreme fatigue? This is one sign of diabetes that so many people ignore. If you have type 2 diabetes, fatigue is caused because your body's cells are not getting the glucose they need. You may have enough insulin in your blood, but a diabetic is resistant to the actions of insulin.
Between hectic schedules of work, family, and outside stresses – most people think that experiencing fatigue is just a normal aspect of life. However, being sleepy all the time and going through your day-to-day activities without the energy needed means that you should see your doctor and get checked.
4. Are you experiencing genital itching, but do not have any STDs? If you have constant itching in your genital area and are sure that you do not have any sexually transmitted diseases, then this it could be a sign of type 2 diabetes. Diabetics tend to produce an abundance of yeast infections. Yeast infections are attracted to an environment of high glucose levels and mostly occur in the genital area.
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