The symptoms of diabetes - a disturbing but common medical condition - can occur over time or can appear quickly. Different types of diabetes can have similar or different signs.
Warning symptoms are:
- extreme thirst
- dry mouth
- frequent urination
- hunger
- fatigue
- nervous behavior
- blurred vision
- wounds do not heal quickly
- itchy skin or dry skin
- yeast infections.
Other warning signs of type 1 diabetes:
- Sudden weight loss
- Yeast infection in pre-pubertal girls
- Flu-like symptoms, including vomiting, bad breath, difficulty breathing, and loss of consciousness.
Other warning signs of type 2 diabetes:
- persistent infections or wounds that heal slowly
- heart problems
- complications associated with high blood sugar.
Diet, physical activity and careful monitoring are important if you have diabetes, regardless of its type. For other treatments, such as taking insulin, you will need to consult a specialist doctor.
Source: WebMD
