What are the signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes?
The following are the most common symptoms for type 2 diabetes, however, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Diabetes may have a variety of signs and symptoms, including: • frequent infections that are not easily healed • frequent urination • extreme hunger but loss of weight • unusual thirst • blurred vision • extreme weakness and tiredness • irritability and mood changes • nausea and vomiting • high levels of sugar in the blood when tested • high levels of sugar in the urine when tested • dry, itchy skin • tingling or loss of feeling in the hands or feet Some people who have type 2 diabetes exhibit no symptoms. Symptoms may be mild and almost unnoticeable, or easy to confuse with signs of aging. Half of all Americans who have diabetes do not know it. The symptoms of type 2 diabetes may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Consult your physician for a diagnosis. What are the Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes? • age – people over the age of 45 are at higher ri
