Diabetes comes in two forms.
It is most common among overweight adults, and can often be controlled with weight loss, exercise and diet, although medication and insuling injections are sometimes necessary. Symptoms of both types of diabetes include excessive thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, increased appetite and increased succeptibility to infections. Although diabetes can be controlled, it carries many risks, including heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, blindness, and impotence in men and circulation problems. If left unchecked, it can result in gangrene and amputation of legs or feet. Clinical Manifestations Sallow complexion, pale lips, dizziness, poor memory, numbness, blurred vision, insomnia, pale, and slightly dry tongue, and choppy or fine pulse.