What are the Symptoms of Diabetes?
Diabetes symptoms vary, depending on how high the blood sugar level is. Some people, especially those with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, may not have any symptoms initially. Symptoms of type 1 diabetes tend to come on quickly and be more severe. Some of the signs and symptoms of type 1 and type 2 diabetes include:
- Increased thirst
- Frequent urination
- Extreme hunger
- Unexplained weight loss
- Presence of ketones (toxic acids resulting from the breakdown of muscle and fat that happens when there is not enough insulin) in the urine
- Blurred vision
- Slow-healing sores
- High blood pressure
- Frequent infections (such as gum or skin infections) and vaginal or bladder infections
Type 1 diabetes can develop at any age, but it usually begins during childhood or adolescence. Type 2 diabetes, the more common type, can develop at any age and is often preventable.