Symptoms of diabetes

2 months ago 11th Jun 11:31

In type 1 diabetes, symptoms tend to develop rapidly, over a couple of weeks, and are more severe. In type 2 diabetes, symptoms develop slowly and are usually milder.

Common symptoms of both types of diabetes are:

increased thirst
passing water frequently, especially at night tiredness and fatigue
loss of weight
genital itching or recurrent thrush

In type 1 diabetes, less common symptoms are:

cramps
constipation
blurred vision
recurrent skin infections

In type 2 diabetes, symptoms may go unnoticed for years

In type 2 diabetes, symptoms may go unnoticed for years, and only when complications of diabetes - such as foot ulceration or blurred vision occur - is diabetes diagnosed. Remember that all the symptoms may not be present. Whenever any of these symptoms arise, it's important to be tested for diabetes.

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