Signs of diabetes can be better understood by understanding the types of diabetes. As each type has its own different sign.
The first type of diabetes is called Type 1 Diabetes. It is more common in those, which have a strong family history of it, though it may not always be the case. Most of the times type 1 diabetes start showing the signs in very early childhood. The signs get more visible as the child gets older.
The cause of this type of diabetes is that the pancreas doesn't produce adequate amount of insulin. The reason behind this malfunctioning is that pancreas cells have been destroyed by the immune system of the body.
The second type is called type 2 diabetes. In this type the cells of the whole body are unable to function properly as they do not have adequate amount of glucose in it. The reason here is that the cells are not responding to insulin.
Which type of diabetes a person have? It can be very easily determined by a simple blood glucose test.
If the blood sugar level is less than 70mg/dl in the body the condition is called hypoglycemia. People suffering from hypoglycemia have the following symptoms;
--Intense and unexplained headaches.
--Unsteady, dizzy and unbalanced feelings.
--Tremors without any known reason.
--Frequent hunger, especially soon after eating.
--Clumsiness due to the lack of muscle control.
--Forgetfulness and mental confusion.
--Increased nervousness and anxiety level also increases a lot.
The signs of hypoglycemia are better located by not the person himself but by the parent, friend or a very close relative, so along with with the patient , they also need to be educated .The person suffering from hypoglycemia should of aware of the signs symptoms and must keep with then like candy bars to be taken in case of emergency.