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Three surprising signs of diabetes

Posted on Jul 15th 2008 10:05PM by Martha Edwards

Filed Under: Obesity, Diet & Weight Loss, Fitness

It's estimated that 17 million American have diabetes. Frightening, huh? What's even more frightening is that there are even more people who might be experience symptoms of diabetes and not even know it. The truth is, diabetes isn't always an obvious disease and it sometimes goes unnoticed, even though it's one of the number one killers in North America.

We know the obesity is one of the major risk factors for diabetes, and lethargy and dehydration are major symptoms. But here are some other surprising symptoms of Diabetes, according to USA Today:

Changes in vision (We're talking any changes, including improved vision)
Blackened skin around the eyes and knuckles
Bad breath

Want to learn more? AOL Health has important info on diabetes that you need to know.

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Belinda 7-20-2008 @ 11:01AM

I have found that 2 supplements introduced slowly in the regiment of people with diabetes seems very helpful It would be best to mention these to your health care professional before taking however they are:
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Lecithin (may also help people who suffer with M. S.)

Jim 7-31-2008 @ 10:15AM

Here are some early signs of diabetes provided by http://www.diabetes-and-diabetic-diet.com/diabetes.htm

* Polyuria or unusual increase urination
* Constant excessive thirst also know as Polydipsia
* Increase appetite and weight gain
* Feeling very tired, weak, fatigue most of the time
* Unusual weight loss
* Blurry vision
* Not healing skin infections