What are the Signs?
With type 1 diabetes, symptoms usually develop quickly and can be life-threatening.
Symptoms for type 1 diabetes can include:
- Extreme thirst
- Frequent urination
- Sudden unexplained weight loss
- Extreme fatigue and weakness
- Blurred vision
- Nausea and vomiting
- Constant hunger
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms talk to your doctor. A blood test can tell if you have diabetes or not. The earlier diabetes is diagnosed and managed the better your health will be.
The 4 T’s
A simple way to remember the four main symptoms of type 1 diabetes.
- Tiredness
- Toilet
- Thinner
- Thirsty
People with type 2 diabetes may develop symptoms more slowly, or show no symptoms at all.
Symptoms for type 2 diabetes can be similar to type 1 diabetes. However some people may not have any symptoms at all, or the signs may go unnoticed.
Symptoms for type 2 can include:
- Increased thirst
- Urinating more frequently
- Feeling tired and lethargic
- Having cuts that heal slowly
- Gradually putting on weight
- Blurred vision
- Headaches
- Leg cramps
- Feeling dizzy
- Skin infections
- Always feeling hungry
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms talk to your doctor. A blood test can tell if you have diabetes or not. The earlier diabetes is diagnosed and managed the better your health will be.
