Diabetic Symptoms in Women

Diabetes occurs when the body is no longer able to produce or respond to insulin, resulting in excess glucose in the bloodstream. It is a chronic endocrine condition that, while serious, may be managed through diet, exercise and insulin treatment. Both men and women can suffer from diabetes, but female diabetics experience a range of symptoms that male diabetics do not.

Cardiovascular Disease

• One of the characteristic diabetic symptoms in women is an heightened risk for cardiovascular disease.

Frequent Infections

• Another symptom of diabetes in women is an increased vulnerability to Candida and bladder infections.

Dry Skin

• Dry skin, particularly dry breast and vaginal skin, is a common symptom of diabetes in women.

Slower Healing

• The bodies of female diabetics are slower to heal cuts, bruises and open sores than male diabetics. Similarly, skin infections like acne are harder to clear up.

Poor Circulation

• A diabetic symptom in women is decreased blood circulation to limbs, hands and feet. This can result in muscle pain during exercise and excessive physical stiffness upon waking.