The Down & Dirty On Diabetes & Symptoms

April is National Foot Health Awareness Month and the perfect time to review important facts about Diabetes.

  • 1 in 4 people over 65 have diabetes.
  • 3 out of 10 people have diabetes and don’t know it.
  • Uncontrolled diabetes can kill the nerves in feet.
  • Diabetes is the primary cause of lower limb amputations.
  • Cases of Type 1 diabetes, which generally affects children, and Type 2 diabetes are increasing.
  • Today, more than 425 million people have diabetes.
  • The International Diabetes Federation estimates there will be nearly 600 million diabetics by 2035.

If you know someone who has been diagnosed with diabetes, checking on them from time to time can help them manage their illness better. Complications from diabetes can affect feet, limbs, eyesight and internal organs.

It’s important to recognize the signs of diabetes and understand how to live with this chronic illness. Below is information from one of our favorite resources, http://diabetes.org. If you or someone you know has any of these symptoms, make an appointment with a physician today.

Common symptoms of diabetes:

Urinating often
Feeling very thirsty
Feeling very hungry – even though you are eating
Extreme fatigue
Blurry vision
Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal
Weight loss – even though you are eating more (type 1)
Tingling, pain, or numbness in the hands/feet (type 2)
Early detection and treatment of diabetes can decrease the risk of developing complications of diabetes.

Learn about how your doctor can make a diabetes diagnosis or take our Risk Test to find out if you are at increased risk for having type 2 diabetes.

Although there are many similarities between type 1, and type 2 diabetes, the cause of each is very different. And the treatment is usually quite different, too. Some people, especially adults who are newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, may have symptoms similar to type 2 diabetes and this overlap between types can be confusing.

Signs and Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes Onset in an Infant or Child
The young child who is urinating frequently, drinking large quantities, losing weight, and becoming more and more tired and ill is the classic picture of a child with new-onset type 1 diabetes. If a child who is potty-trained and dry at night starts having accidents and wetting the bed again, diabetes might be the culprit.

Although it is easy to make the diagnosis of diabetes in a child by checking blood glucose at the doctor’s office or emergency room, the tricky part is recognizing the symptoms and knowing to take the child to get checked.

The additional resources listed below on diabetes can help you and your loved one thrive.

https://medlineplus.gov/diabetes.html

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetes/symptoms-causes/syc-20371444

https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/default.htm

https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/what-is-diabetes

https://www.diabetesresearch.org/what-is-diabetes

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Carolyn D. Jenkins is the founder and CEO of CjQenterprises, which develops and promotes creative ideas and products that lift you up! She is an award winning author, the founder of The Jenkins Donelson Foundation, JDF, the creator annual National I LOVE My Feet Day!,and the Health and Wellness site found here, on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest, entitled I LOVE My Feet DayS! Carolyn's interest in feet began in college when she met a young lady who was born without arms. The student used her feet as hands by writing and eating with them. Everyone on campus was very impressed with that students' ability to overcome adversity and the respect and awe she garnered was well deserved. Carolyn earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Education and never forgot the young lady. Carolyn learned about the importance of good foot care from her mother, who was a diabetic. After Carolyn experienced foot pain she visited a podiatrist and discovered she had fallen arches. Carolyn traced the cause back to wearing flip flops that didn't provide arch support. Years later, after two pinky toe breaks, Carolyn's appreciation and respect for feet deepened and she wrote an ode to feet. In the spring of 2015 a talented illustrator brought her poem to life and Carolyn published My Feet: An Ode, which celebrates the wonderful versatility our feet provide us throughout our lifetime. Publishing My Feet: An Ode led to annual recognition of good foot care and appreciation. It was also the impetus for the Good Foot Care movement. Carolyn believes our feet tell a story about our lives. She is passionate about promoting good foot care and she is quickly becoming the " Ambassador of Feet". She is a Foot & Shoe Consultant and refers countless people to podiatrists. Carolyn is also the author of the award winning laugh out loud children's series, The Family Adventures of Princess Ladybug and Princess Ladybird. The series focuses on young siblings who are raised in separate households. Carolyn wrote two ebooks to help consumers purchase footwear. How To Avoid Killer Boots and buy boots that feel as good as they look! and Irresistible; Rockin' Hot Party Shoes your feet will love!, are how-to books consumers can take with them as they shop for footwear. Full of pictures, footwear tips and good foot tips, these books help ensure consumers will never have footwear problems again. Carolyn lives in Virginia with her family and her children's books are available on amazon.com . Her ebooks are available on this website. Amazon.com Widgets

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