2023-08-03 06:17:08
There are two types of diabetes: type 1 diabetes, which affects regarding 10% of diabetics, and type 2 diabetes, which represents more than 90% of cases. Here are the main symptoms associated with this chronic disease.
Symptoms of type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease, which means that the immune system attacks and destroys beta cells in the pancreas responsible for producing insulin. As a result, the body does not produce enough insulin. This type of diabetes is most often diagnosed in children, adolescents and young adults. Symptoms usually come on quickly.
. An increased need to urinate
Type 1 diabetes causes frequent urges to urinate, day and night. The urine is also more abundant (polyuria).
. An increase in thirst
Urination being more frequent and abundant, the body needs to compensate for this loss of water. The subject may thus feel a significant thirst.
. rapid weight loss
The diabetic may also notice rapid weight loss, despite an increased appetite.
. Significant tiredness
Other warning signs: significant fatigue, which is generally accompanied by vision problems (blurred or double vision).
SYMPTOMS of type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is mainly caused by a combination of resistance to insulin, the body’s cells do not respond to it properly, and its production by the pancreas is insufficient. Unlike type 1 diabetes, this form evolves most of the time in silence. However, there are signs that can alert you.
. Frequent urges to urinate
Type 2 diabetes, the most common, also results in an increased need to urinate and intense thirst.
. Unexplained weight loss
Often diagnosed by chance following a blood test, this form can also lead to weight loss and intense fatigue.
. Slow wound healing
In type 2 diabetes, the wound healing process tends to be slower and less effective.
. Itching in the genitals
T2DM can also promote itching and irritation in the genitals (infections, fungal infections, vaginal dryness, etc.).
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