What are the symptoms of diabetes?

The earliest symptoms of diabetes are increased thirst, increased urination, increased appetite and weight loss. In woman it is reported genital itching, progressive fatigue, reduced resistance, acne and eczema. Declining of vision and loss of sensation in the feet occur later. It is important to emphasize that the type I diabetes is revealed in average of 15 days after the occurrence of interference, while from the beginning of symptoms to diagnosis of diabetes 2 passes on average 6-10 years.
Risks for the occurrence of diabetes:
• diabetes in the family
• obesity
• hypertension
• dyslipidaemia
• polycystic ovarian syndrome
• women who gave birth to children weighing from 4.5 kg
• corticosteroid therapy

What causes diabetes?

Various causes may be the basis for the development of diabetes. All of them in different ways lead to absolute or relative deficiency of insulin. Absolute lack of insulin means that its production, and thus the concentration in the blood are decreased.

The relative lack of insulin means that its production is sufficient even elevated, but there is little or no response of cells in its target organs.