Diabetes is an illness whereby the sufferer is unable to produce insulin or not able to respond to the insulin produced by the body. Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas and it is responsible for the regulation of blood glucose level in the body.

As the symptoms of diabetes appear harmless, this illness is slowing creeping into many lives of Americans. It is no longer uncommon to have diabetes as there are more than 23.6million Americans who are suffering from diabetes and the number is increasing rapidly daily.

So what are the symptoms of diabetes that you can look out for in order to prevent yourself from contracting this disease. The most common symptoms of diabetes, which also appears harmless, include frequent urination, excessive thirst and increased fatigue. There is no way a comprehensive list of diabetes symptoms can be compiled as different people may have different symptoms as well. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms of diabetes, it is advisable to seek medical help as soon as possible. Read the rest of this entry »