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Diabetes Signs and Symptoms in Women

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manage diabetesWhether you’re a man, woman, or child, there diabetes is easier to develop than you think. In addition to this, you might be born a diabetic. It is important to learn more about this condition, so you’ll know how to treat it. Furthermore, you need to learn how to diagnose it. Learning more about the signs and symptoms of diabetes in women will make a big difference.

Below, you’ll learn more about the diabetes signs and symptoms in women.

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Diabetes is a unique metabolic disease. When experiencing this problem, the patient will have high blood sugar due to their body’s inability to produce or process insulin. Diabetes can impact anyone regardless of their sex, race, or age. In addition to this, it will target people of all lifestyles. Even if you are healthy and exercise regularly, you may develop diabetes at some point.

A study that analyzed results from 1971 to 2000 found that the diabetes death rate for men fell. However, it did not fall for women. Another thing to note is that the death rates for women who had diabetes doubled compared to women who didn’t. It is believed that women experience more problems because some complications are harder to diagnose in women.

Another thing to note is that hormones and inflammation behavior uniquely in women. Women diagnosed with diabetes should use some of the medications on this diabetes medications list.

Women’s Diabetes Symptoms

Women have unique health needs and preferences. When it comes to diabetes, women report symptoms that are unique to their bodies. For example, women report experiencing sleep problems due to unstable serum (blood) glucose levels. While men also report the same symptom, women report feeling exhausted during the day. Some even report extreme fatigue due to their condition.

Women with diabetes also report higher than normal yeast infections. Scientists believe hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) creates the ideal environment in the female’s private areas for Candida albicans (yeast) growth. Candida albicans is a type of fungus known as “budding.” Fortunately, anti-fungal medications are available over the counter in retail stores and pharmacies, minimizing the need to pay a doctor’s victim with every yeast infection.

Unexplained weight loss is another sign of diabetes in women. While this symptom is not always a sign of diabetes, which is associated with the body’s inability to obtain adequate energy from glucose. When this happens, the body will begin burning the female’s stored muscle and fat that will be utilized for energy, resulting in unexplained weight loss.

Slowed healing is another sign of uncontrolled diabetes in females. It is unfortunate, but some diabetics, men, and women, refuse to monitor blood glucose levels, resulting in delayed healing of abrasions and lacerations.

High blood sugar is oftentimes accompanied by high LDL or bad cholesterol levels, resulting in a condition characterized by the build-up of plaque in the female’s blood vessels. This condition causes a reduction in blood flow and supply to various parts of the body, including those where the injuries are located. Eventually, the decreased blood supply to the impacted body parts will experience delayed healing.

Delayed healing is also related to weak T lymphocytes (T cells) that are generated to the female’s immune system. T cells are crucial because they help fight off what is believed to be a foreign invader. Evidence shows foreign invaders, such as bacteria, are responsible for the infection. When the T cells to weak to eradicate the bacteria invading the female’s body, infection is inevitable.

Diagnosing Diabetes In Women

Have you experienced the signs and symptoms of diabetes in women? If so, you should consult with your primary physician as soon as possible. Doing so will make a big difference, so you can begin tackling the problem. Before rushing forward, you should learn more about the ways that diabetes is diagnosed in women. In general, it is diagnosed using three methods.

Fast Glucose Test – First and foremost, the doctor may decide to use a fasting glucose test to determine what is going on. This test works exceptionally well and is often used by medical professionals. To begin, the patient will need to take a test of their blood sugar levels in the morning. It should happen before eating. If you have a level of 126 mg/dL or higher, it could be mean that you are a diabetic.

Oral Glucose Tolerance Test – To partake in this test, you’ll need to drink a glucose-containing beverage. Then, you’ll have your blood glucose levels examine regularly. For instance, they will be checked every 30 minutes or so for up to three hours. At two hours, the levels might be 200 mg/dL or more elevated, you will probably be diagnosed with this condition.

A1C Test – Finally, your doctor may recommend the A1c test. The ordinary blood test helps determine your average blood sugar levels within the past two to three months. The doctor will analyze and use this information to determine whether you’re a diabetic.

Primary Female Risk Factors

Unfortunately, some female Americans will be more prone to diabetes than others. It is important to learn more about your potential risks. If you fit into one or more of the categories mentioned above, there is a higher risk that you’ll develop diabetes in the future.

  • You’re obese and overweight
  • You’re 45 years or older
  • You have a loved one who has diabetes
  • You’re African-American, Asian American, or Native American
  • You had a baby that was 9 pounds or heavier
  • You’ve experienced gestational diabetes
  • You’ve been battling high blood pressure
  • You’ve experienced high cholesterol
  • You don’t exercise enough

If you’re at a higher risk of developing diabetes, it is pertinent to learn more about the signs and symptoms. Doing so can help you determine when you have a problem.

Summary

At the end of the day, diabetes is a serious problem for men, women, and children. As soon as someone is diagnosed with this devastating illness, it is pertinent to begin treating it. Thankfully, there are numerous ways to treat the problem and right the wrong. Using a comprehensive treatment program prescribed by a medical professional can help. As long as you follow their advice and treat the problem, you can live a happy, healthy life. Don’t let diabetes hold you back.

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