Friday, June 6, 2014

DIABETES SYMPTOMS

Know and beware of it

Diabetes symptoms we can see from some of the following: (1) Experiencing weight loss that cannot be explained; (2) Frequent urination; (3) Often feel thirsty; (4) Having increased appetite; (5) often experience weakness and fatigue; (6) Blurred vision; and (7) Frequent nausea. In addition to experiencing symptoms such as those mentioned above, we also have to go through a series of laboratory tests to ensure that the illness is diabetes. Typically, the test is a test performed to diagnose diabetes type 1 and diabetes type 2. Several tests that would normally be applied to a person who is suspected of developing diabetes among others FPG (Fasting Plasma Glucose) test, an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT), Random Plasma Glucose Test, and Hemoglobin A1-c Test.

To reinforce the notion of diabetes symptoms in a person, then it will run some tests and here is the explanation: (1) Fasting Plasma Glucose Test is one test that has been chosen because it is inexpensive, reliable, and very easy to do. We will be fasting for 8 hours (minimum) to perform this test - as the name suggests. When we FPG test scores of less than 100 mg/ dL, then we are not classified as diabetics. When we FPG test scores ranged from 100 to 125 mg/ dL, then we classified as pre - diabetic patients. When we FPG test scores of more than 126 mg/ dL, then we classified as diabetics. (2) Oral Glucose Tolerance Test is a highly effective test used to diagnose diabetes type 2 and gestational diabetes. We will be asked for fasting for 8 hours (minimum) and then drink 75 grams of glucose and water. After 2 hours of drinking the glucose liquid, the OGTT test performed. If the result is less than 139 mg/ dL, then we considered normal. If the result is ranged between 140 to 199 mg/ dL, then we are considered as pre - diabetes. If the result is more than 200 mg/ dL, then we are considered as diabetics. To perform the test in the case of gestational diabetes, the test is conducted 4 times in a span of 4 hours where the women were asked to fasting for 8 hours, then drink 100 grams liquid glucose and water which has been mixed. One sample was taken while fasting, and 3 samples were taken every 1 hour.

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