Diabetes symptoms in men are a growing problem in Western civilizations. The understanding of what the condition is and what causes the progression of the disease is constantly expanding, but much remains to be learned before full control of the symptoms is possible. Below is information about what some common symptoms are, some of the risk factors for developing diabetes and some current treatment advances.

The most common symptoms of diabetes in men include constant thirst and constant hunger. The sufferer cannot seem to feel rested in spite of sleeping more. Frequent urination is almost always present. Cuts, scrapes and blisters tend to require more time to heal and infections are more common. A dry scaly rash may develop. It is not unusual to lose weight, even when there is no particular effort to do so. Eyesight may become blurred.

Understanding what the condition is will help to men to be able to recognize the symptoms, should they occur. The disease can be defined as a group of metabolic malfunctions. In men, there are two major types, Type 1 is a failure of the body to produce insulin. It is also known as insulin dependent. In Type 2, the cells of the body fail to process insulin correctly.

Type 1 or juvenile onset requires insulin injections. The body doesn’t produce insulin, which should in normal processing, be manufactured in the pancreas. It is the loss of insulin producing beta cells in the islets of Langerhans that is linked to Type 1. Approximately ten percent of cases are of Type 1.

Type 2 is usually the result of insulin resistance in the cells of the body. The reason for this resistance in not totally understood. Type 2 can be at least partly controlled through diet and medications. Ninety percent of cases are Type 2.

Risk factors are of interest when looking at the possibility of contracting the disease. If you are from a family that has higher incidence of the disease, you are more likely to contract it personally. The man who is overweight is at greater risk of contracting diabetes, especially if obesity is combined with not enough exercise. Diet plays an important role in preventing disease onset. Meals should be well balanced and nutritious. Finally, poor sleeping habits can be considered another risk factor for the disease.

Finding ways to treat either type is not concrete. Some treatment recommendations are dependent upon the type of disease, Type 1 or Type 2. Since Type 2 is much more common, it is fortunate that it is manageable with diet and some medications. Some risk factors, such as weight, activity and sleep are controllable. The man with these factors in place can make lifestyle changes to remove the risk factors from consideration.

Learning early signs of diabetes symptoms in men may help to prevent further development. Even if the disease is already advanced, it doesn’t hurt to make lifestyle and behavior changes. For example, increasing the level of activity is helpful. Bringing the weight into average or recommended levels through nutrition management can be helpful whether or not the disease in a consideration.

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