Diabetes Clinic in Bradenton FL

Diabetes occurs when your body is unable to absorb sugar (glucose) into its cells for energy. Consequently, your bloodstream accumulates extra sugar. When diabetes is poorly controlled, it can damage the heart, kidneys, eyes, nerves, and many other organs in your body.
 
Diabetes comes in several common distinct types that vary based on symptoms, treatment, and severity.
 
As an autoimmune disease, Type 1 diabetes causes your body to attack itself; this results in the destruction of your pancreas’ insulin-producing cells. Type 1 diabetes affects up to 10% of diabetics. Children and young adults are usually diagnosed with it (but it can develop at any age). Insulin must be taken every day by people with Type 1 diabetes.
 
In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the body’s cells do not respond normally to insulin. Most diabetics suffer from this type of disease. Type 2 diabetes affects up to 95% of diabetics. Usually, it occurs in people who are middle-aged or older. The term adult-onset diabetes and insulin-resistant diabetes are also commonly used to describe Type 2.
 
You may also be prediabetic when blood glucose levels are higher than they regularly are but haven’t reached diabetic levels as of yet. Gestational diabetes can occur during pregnancy, it usually is gone afterward.

Polydipsia refers to excessive thirst. You may feel thirsty all the time or have a persistent dry mouth if you have polydipsia.
 
The term polyuria refers to passing more urine than usual. The average person produces 1–2 liters of urine per day (1 liter equals 4 cups). A person with polyuria produces more than 3 liters of urine per day.
 
The term polyphagia refers to excessive hunger. It is common for us all to experience an increase in appetite in certain situations, such as after exercising or if we haven’t eaten for a while. However, sometimes this can be a sign of a more serious issue such as diabetes.

Many years before you are diagnosed with diabetes, high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and high insulin levels start damaging your body silently. Without treatment, your nerves, blood vessels, and organs suffer. Long-term neglect can worsen the complications.
 
 As a result, you might suffer from heart failure, a heart attack, or a stroke. There is a possibility that your vision could be lost. It is possible that you could damage your kidneys, nerves, or other vital organs as complications from diabetes intensify.

A person with high blood pressure experiences symptoms over a period of days or weeks. When blood sugar levels remain high for a long period of time, symptoms may become more serious. It is possible, however, for people who have lived with type 2 diabetes for a long time not to show any symptoms despite high blood sugar levels. Individuals may experience frequent urination, blurred vision, increased thirst, fatigue, and weakness.

You’ll need to work hard to get your diabetes under control, but the results are worth it. A person with uncontrolled diabetes has high blood sugar levels, even if they are receiving treatment for it. You may also experience symptoms such as peeing more often, being thirsty a lot, and having other problems related to diabetes.
 
You could set yourself up for complications if you don’t get a handle on it. Nearly all of your body’s organs can be damaged by diabetes.
 
Treatment for diabetes is available at PrimeHealth Primary Care. Staff at PrimeHealth Primary Care will help develop a diabetes treatment plan tailored to each patient’s specific needs to help them live unburdened by their condition. For more information, contact us or book an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 3014 53rd Ave East, Bradenton, FL 34203. We serve patients from Bradenton FL, Ellenton FL, Palmetto FL, Rubonia FL, Foxleigh FL, and West Samoset FL.