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More than two thousand cases of diabetes are diagnosed in the U.S.every day, but what has medical experts worried the most is the silent way diabetes symptoms "sneak up" on those who may be diagnosed later with severe symptoms and related life-threatening complications.

Although Type 1 or juvenile diabetes symptoms tend to occur quite suddenly in kids & young adults, blood sugar levels in the more common Type 2 diabetes slowly rises over time - presenting few if any initial symptoms in the first few years.

The early signs of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes often show up in frequent thirst, repeated trips to the bathroom, and debilitating fatigue. Dizziness or blurred vision are other common symptoms that occur from poor circulation.

Symptoms may come and go as the body tries to heal itself, but as the body continues to weakens in its ability to process sugar, later complications can include chronic urinary infections, or mild-to-moderate nerve damage in the form of tingling or numbness in the hands and feet.

As sugar levels continue to rise in the bloodstream, more severe complications may include heart disease or stroke, kidney disease, or circulatory problems surrounding the eye leading to cataracts, glaucoma or blindness.

More about diabetes symptoms around the Web:

Get more information on the dangers of diabetes at expert sites that explain the common symptoms, related complications and risk factors, treatment options and current research holding out new hope for battling the disease ...

Diabetes : How do I Know if I Have It? - Clear overview with a list of common symptoms, who is most at risk, information on diagnosis & testing of the disease, related links & references.

Diabetes Symptoms - More detailed explanations of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes symptoms and the mechanisms that cause them.

Complications of Diabetes - One-stop browsing for information on symptoms arising from mild to severe diabetes including foot, hand and nerve damage, impotence, heart disease, eye disease and related complications.

Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke - Illustrated guide to why diabetes and high blood sugar levels increase cardiovascular risks with information on prevention and treatment, related links, resources & references.

Diabetic Retinopathy - How diabetes begins to effect the circulatory system in the retina, with an explanation of the signs & symptoms of early and late stages, with more on prevention, diagnosis & treatment.

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