Diabetes Symptoms in Women

Diabetes Symptoms in Women

 
 Though diabetes symptoms in men and women are mostly the same, there are a few which occur only in women. Let us take a look at some of the signs and symptoms of diabetes in women.

• Unexplained weight loss is one of the common type 1 diabetes symptoms in women. With this type of diabetes, the body is unable to use all the calories that the food provides, even though the person follows a healthy diet. Due to this, the person loses weight, even without trying to do so.
  Another symptom that is seen in both types of diabetes is the feeling the need to visit the washroom frequently. The body tries to get rid of the excess sugar through the urine and hence, one feels the need to urinate within very short periods of time.
  As excessive urination not only eliminates the extra sugar present in the body, but also large amounts of water, the individual may suffer from the problem of dehydration. Due to this, she may experience excessive thirst and urination throughout the day which is another symptom of diabetes in women.
  One of the typical type 2 diabetes symptoms in women is excessive eating i.e. polyphagia. When a person has this type of diabetes, the level of insulin is very high in the body. As insulin aids in stimulating hunger, too much of insulin in the body may make the person feel hungry and also make her eat more.
  Another symptom of diabetes that is seen in women is the occurrence of skin infections as well as vaginal yeast infection. Diabetic women may also experience urinary tract infections very frequently.
  Sexual dysfunction is also observed as a common symptom of diabetes in women. It is said that diabetic women may experience pain or discomfort while indulging in sexual intercourse, reduced vaginal sensitivity and vaginal lubrication, as well as an inability to achieve orgasm.
  Apart from these physical symptoms, some psychological symptoms may also be seen in women affected by diabetes. They may experience extreme lethargy, agitation and sometimes may also feel irritable without any reason.
  In case of gestational diabetes, no overt sign may occur. However, if a pregnant woman has high blood pressure, there are chances that she is suffering from gestational diabetes.
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  These are some of the diabetes symptoms in women. Though most women experience these symptoms when they have diabetes, in many cases, people suffering from type II diabetes, do not experience any symptoms for several years. Many times, type 2 diabetes is diagnosed when a serious health problem like heart attack, vision problems, etc. arises. Hence, it is important for every woman to get herself checked for diabetes regularly after the age of 40. Early detection of diabetes will ensure that the individual gets proper treatment to control blood sugar level, thus preventing any major complications connected to this disease.