Diabetes Symptoms
The symptoms of diabetes mellitus are generally the same for type 1 and type 2 diabetes, but the way and speed in which the symptoms develop can differ.
The three main symptoms of diabetes are
- Polyuria (the need to urinate frequently)
- Polydipsia (increased thirst and fluid intake)
- Polyphagia (increased appetite)
Other less severe symptoms of diabetes can include:
- extreme tiredness (fatigue)
- unexplained loss of weight and muscle bulk
- itchy skin or yeast infections
- blurred vision
- cuts or sores that take a long time to heal
- tingling or numbness in hands or feet
Nausea, vomiting, temperature or stomach pains may also accompany some of these symptoms in the sudden onset of type 1 diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes symptoms
With type 1 diabetes, these symptoms can develop very quickly (over the course of weeks or even days) compared to type 2 diabetes, where symptoms may be less obvious and develop gradually.
Type 2 diabetes symptoms
A person may, however, develop type 2 diabetes without experiencing any symptoms at all, or only a few symptoms that may not seem may not seem important at the time. In fact, many people have type 2 diabetes for years without even knowing it.
If you feel you have diabetes due to occurrence of any of the symptoms listed above, you should seek medical advice and diagnosis.
