How can one understand that they are diabetic?

increased urination,increased appetite,loss of weight are the major symptoms of diabetes.

we can lead a normal life with diabetes .diet and exercise are the major treatment.

heriditary is one of the risk factor.

kidney complications,eye complications,gangerene are the complications of diabetes.

there are three types in diabetes:

insulin dependennt diabetes.

non insulin dependent diabetes.

gestational diabetes.

gestational diabetes comes during pregnancy period.

diabetes is not curable once it comes.but it can be controllable with diet,exercise and medication.

Only a medical lab test can verify the condition.

Being overweight increases one chances of getting it, and being thirsty all the time is one sign you might have it. Getting pains in your feet or hands is another possible signal.

But you can have it and not have any of these symptoms. Only regular medical checkups will pick it up.

rorisricha,

First of all, I think you need to be aware that there are basically 2 types of diabetes and the symptoms are quite the same:

Type 1 Diabetes

* Frequent urination
* Unusual thirst
* Extreme hunger
* Unusual weight loss
* Extreme fatigue and Irritability

Type 2 Diabetes*

* Any of the type 1 symptoms
* Frequent infections
* Blurred vision
* Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal
* Tingling/numbness in the hands/feet
* Recurring skin, gum, or bladder infections

* Often people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms!

As you can see, the symptoms here can be quite similar with certain everyday ailments or stress and it could be confusing for an average person. So, the only way for early detection for such conditions will be an annual full body check up. Or else, there is just no certainty if such condition or any other severe conditions can be picked up at all.

So, take care and have a nice day.

one thing about diabets is doctor said there is no cure for it. but when i search in the internet dr gabriel cousens is quite succesful to cure diabetes (many patient testimonials say this). there is a site that tells a bit about dr cousens approach - http://cure-for-diabetes-1-2.blogspot.com .