We have been repeatedly told that diabetes is a deficiency and not a disease. Because it is a deficiency, there is no absolute cure for it and the only thing one could do is have a disciplined lifestyle in terms of exercise and dietary habits, coupled with medications as prescribed by the doctor.

When someone has this type of diabetes, the body does a very bad job in turning the carbohydrates in food to energy. This eventually leads to sugar getting piled up in the blood. Eventually one gets to experience the domino effect, where there is a high risk for heart disease, retinal problem, nerve related complications, organ damage and the downfall of the general immune system as such. So how does one figure out the early signs of diabetes?
Here are some common warning signs:

• Increased thirst : No matter the weather, even after drinking sufficient water, one would still remain thirsty.
• Forever Hungry: One of the most common warning sign is hunger. The person would continue to feel hungry even after a full meal.
• Urination: The tendency to urinate very often is yet another sign. Many have reported peeing as often as every hour. Also, they are also susceptible to a lot in infections, more so urine infections.
• Fatigue: No matter how nourished the person is, they tend to feel tired and have very low energy to execute any task.
• Healing takes time: This is probably the best warning sign that should make one take up a blood test immediately. Any cut or sores take a long time to heal.
• Family history: Learn if you have a history of diabetes running in your family. If the answer is yes, then you should be checking your blood sugar levels on a very regular basis.

It is quite appalling to note that 1 out of 3 people with Type 2 diabetes do not even know that they have it.