How soon do you want discover if you have diabetes mellitus? My guess is the sooner the better. Taking diabetes mellitus lightly will not be in your best interest.

Occasionally the signs and symptoms of diabetes mellitus have been undiagnosed because there have been no great changes seen by the individual. Many people are amazed at the physician's diagnosis. While you may not have the symbols that cause pain, diabetes mellitus is a disease that is working in the background. Serious consequences can erupt if left undetected.

Diabetes is not a disease you want to take lightly. If any of the signs or symptoms of diabetes mellitus show up you should see a doctor immediately. Heart and kidney disease may follow if you do not take care of your ailment. Blindness may also occur.

Insulin, a hormone released from the pancreas, controls the amount of sugar in the blood. When a person eats or drinks, food is broken down into materials, including sugar that the body needs to function. Sugar is absorbed into the bloodstream and stimulates the pancreas to produce insulin allows sugar to move from the blood into the cells. Once inside the cells, sugar is converted to energy, which is either used immediately or stored until it is needed.

If the body does not produce enough insulin to move the sugar into the cells, the resulting high levels of sugar in the blood and the inadequate amount of sugar in the cells together produce the symptoms and complications of diabetes.

Here are some of the signs and symptoms of diabetes mellitus. Your stomach size is over 102 cm (men) and 88 cm (women). That's 40 inches (man) and 34.5 inches (woman). You do not exercise more than half an hour daily. Like walking or dancing. The key is cardiovascular workouts. You are using medicine for high blood pressure - some medicines do not mix well with other medicines. In the past you have been diagnosed at least once for a high blood sugar level. Possibly during some illness you contacted. Diabetes type 1 ("juvenile diabetes") or type 2 ("adult onset diabetes") occurs or was in your family at one time. You are over 45 years of age. You are tired more often than you would like to be.

Most important if you have any questions or any doubt about your own health situation or the health of your loved ones please consult with a doctor. Their expertise when looking at your signs and symptoms of diabetes mellitus will help you determine which area of treatment best fits your needs.