What are the signs and symptoms of diabetes mellitus type 2?
You may have any of the following: • Blurred vision (eyesight). • Frequent urination. • Hungry most of the time. • Losing weight without trying. • More thirsty than usual. How is diabetes mellitus type 2 diagnosed? Type 2 diabetes is diagnosed with blood sugar tests. Caregivers will test your blood sugar twice to be sure that you have diabetes. A positive blood sugar result should be repeated the next day. You may have any of the following blood sugar tests: • Casual plasma glucose: This may be the first blood sugar test done if you have symptoms of diabetes. You may have diabetes if your blood sugar is 200 mg/dl (milligrams per deciliter) or higher. • Fasting plasma glucose: After you have fasted (no food or liquid) for eight hours, your blood sugar will be checked. You may have diabetes if your blood sugar is 126 mg/dl or higher. • Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT): Your blood will be drawn two or more times during this test. After fasting, the first sample of blood will be taken. Y
