What are the warning signs of diabetes?
Individuals can experience different warning signs, and sometimes there may be no obvious warning, but some of the signs are commonly experienced:
Type 1 diabetes
The onset of type 1 diabetes is usually sudden and dramatic and can include symptoms such as:
- Abnormal thirst and a dry mouth
- Frequent urination
- Extreme tiredness/lack of energy
- Sudden weight loss
- Slow-healing wounds
- Recurrent infections
- Blurred vision
Type 2 diabetes
The same symptoms that are listed above can also affect people with type 2 diabetes, but they are usually less obvious. The onset of type 2 diabetes is gradual and therefore hard to detect. Indeed, some people with type 2 diabetes show no obvious symptoms early on. These people are often diagnosed several years later, when various complications are already present.
People who think they might have diabetes should consult a healthcare professional.
