Your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) is an estimate of how many calories your body burns at rest. It represents the minimum amount of energy needed to keep your body functioning, including breathing and keeping your heart beating. Your BMR uses up about two-thirds of your daily calories.
1 Diabetes-related complications include damage to large and small blood vessels, which can lead to heart attack and stroke, and problems with the kidneys, eyes, feet and nerves. 2  The risk of most diabetes-related complications can be reduced.  Regular screening is important to detect complications early.
Common warnings signs of diabetes include: 1  Increased thirst. 2  Increased hunger (especially after eating). 3  Dry mouth. 4  Frequent urination or urine infections. 5  Unexplained weight loss (even though you are eating and feel hungry). 6  Fatigue (weak, tired feeling).7  Blurred vision. 8  Headaches.ommon warnings signs of diabetes include: 1  Increased thirst. 2  Increased hunger (especially after eating). 3  Dry mouth. 4  Frequent urination or urine infections. 5  Unexplained weight loss (even though you are eating and feel hungry). 6  Fatigue (weak, tired feeling). 7  Blurred vision.