How Should I Check For Diabetes Mellitus?
- Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
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When To Call A Professional
Call your health care professional if you experience a sudden increase in thirst and urination, with or without vomiting, nausea, fatigue or confusion. Unexplained weight loss always should be reported to a physician.
If you (or your child) have type 1 diabetes, see your doctor regularly (as your doctor advises) to make sure that you are keeping good control of your blood sugar, and to be checked for early signs of complications such as heart disease, eye...
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From Our Sources
Type 1 Diabetes: diabetes mellitus, juvenile diabetes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The two major forms of diabetes are type 1, previously called insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) or juvenile-onset diabetes, and type 2,... Read more »
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
When To Call A Professional If you have diabetes, you should see your doctor regularly. Because people with high blood sugar levels have a higher... Read more »
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Symptoms
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Type 2 diabetes usually begins gradually and progresses slowly. Symptoms in adults include:Excessive thirstIncreased urinationFatigueBlurred... Read more »
Diagnosis of Diabetes
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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