Could I have Diabetes?

 

Syptoms:

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!

Risk Factors:

• Obesity

• Sedentary Lifestyle

• Unhealthy Eating Habits

• Family History and Genetics

• Increased Age

• High Blood Pressure and High Cholesterol

• History of Gestational Diabetes

Why it's important to know:

Diabetes is a serious condition. If it is not treated well, over the time it may cause significant organ damage to the heart, blood vessels, kidneys, eyes and nerves.

 

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of:

• Heart disease and stroke by diabetic damage of the blood vessels bringing oxygen to the heart and the brain
• Kidney failure and (at a final stage) necessity for hemodialysis
• Limb amputations by diabetic foot syndrome
• New onset blindness in adults by diabetic damages of the retina

How do I get screened?

Call (615)746-0203 for an appointment to get your blood screened!