Signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes Print E-mail
by Diet Detective Editorial Staff   
Saturday, 08 July 2006
More than 6 million people in the United States have type 2 diabetes and do not know it. Many have no signs or symptoms. Symptoms can also be so mild that you might not even notice them. Some people have symptoms but do not suspect diabetes.

Here is what to look for:

  • increased thirst
  • increased hunger
  • fatigue
  • increased urination, especially at night
  • weight loss
  • blurred vision
  • sores that do not heal

Many people do not find out they have the disease until they have diabetes complications, such as blurry vision or heart trouble. Finding out early if you have diabetes is important because treatment can prevent damage to the body from diabetes.

Content Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health

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written by searching, March 23, 2008
My husband, age 74, was recently diagnosed as having type 2 diabetes. He has lost so much weight and continues to drop pounds. I'm at my wit's end trying to put weight on him. He eats plenty, especially protein and veggies. If I don't get answers soon, I'm afraid I'll lose him.

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