People can often have diabetes and be completely unaware. The main reason for this is that the symptoms, when seen on their own, seem harmless. However, the earlier diabetes is diagnosed the greater the chances are that serious complications, which can result from having diabetes, can be avoided.

Symptoms of Diabetes.

Frequent urination

Intense hunge

Weight gain

Unusual weight loss

Increased fatigue

Irritability

Blurred vision

Cuts and bruises don’t heal properly or quickly…… (more…)

Australian scientists looked for the reason why people with Hepatitis C often go on to develop diabetes, and they made an unexpected discovery.

The heightened risk of type 2 diabetes was thought to be linked to fat build-up in the liver caused by their Hep C, but tests on people with the blood-borne virus found something else was awry.

The Garvan Institute of Medical Research study confirmed the 29 study participants all had ‘high insulin resistance’ – a precursor to diabetes – but the problem was traced to their muscle and not their livers…. (more…)