Because diabetes can cause serious complications, it's important to be on the lookout for signs that you may have diabetes. High blood levels of glucose can cause several problems, including frequent urination, excessive thirst, hunger, fatigue, weight loss, and blurry vision. However, because type 2 diabetes develops slowly, some people with high blood sugar experience no symptoms at all.

Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms

The symptoms of Type I diabetes often come on suddenly and very severely. They include:

being exceptionally thirsty

dry mouth

the need to urinate often

weight loss (even though you may be hungry and eating well)

feeling weak and tired

blurry vision

Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms

Sometimes, people with Type II diabetes don't notice any symptoms or the symptoms are experienced gradually. They include:

blurry vision

cuts or sores that are slow to heal

itchy skin, yeast infections

increased thirst

dry mouth

need to urinate often

leg pain

 

If you have any of these symptoms, get your Diabetes Health Care Kit so you can learn how to contact your health care provider right away and get tested or screened the right way.