Symptoms

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Diabetes symptoms vary depending on how much your blood sugar is elevated. Some people, especially those with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, may not experience symptoms initially. In type 1 diabetes, symptoms tend to come on quickly and be more severe.
Some of the signs and symptoms of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are:

Increased thirst
Frequent urination
Extreme hunger
Unexplained weight loss
Presence of ketones in the urine (ketones are a byproduct of the breakdown of muscle and fat that happens when there's not enough available insulin)
Fatigue
Irritability
Blurred vision
Slow-healing sores
Frequent infections, such as gums or skin infections and vaginal infections

Although type 1 diabetes can develop at any age, it typically appears during childhood or adolescence. Type 2 diabetes, the more common type, can develop at any age, though it's more common in people older than 40.

Living with type 2 diabetes

You've probably taken many steps to help manage your type 2 diabetes. You've changed your lifestyle and watched your diet. You've been taking medication. But because type 2 diabetes is a disease that can progress over time, the way it needs to be treated may change too. Your doctor may need to change your current treatment plan, along with diet and exercise, to lower blood sugar.
If and when that time comes, talk about all the options with your doctor, including non-insulin TANZEUM.

Knowing where you stand

One of the ways doctors monitor the progress of diabetes is an A1C test, which gives them a "snapshot" of average blood glucose levels for the past 2 or 3 months. For most patients, the American Diabetes Association recommends A1C levels of 7% or less, but each person is different and must discuss their personal goals with their doctor. You and your doctor will use your A1C levels to help guide treatment decisions.

Diabetes Symptoms

The following symptoms of diabetes are typical. However, some people with type 2 diabetes have symptoms so mild that they go unnoticed.

Common symptoms of diabetes:

Urinating often
Feeling very thirsty
Feeling very hungry - even though you are eating
Extreme fatigue
Blurry vision
Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal
Weight loss - even though you are eating more (type 1)
Tingling, pain, or numbness in the hands/feet (type 2)

Early detection and treatment of diabetes can decrease the risk of developing the complications of diabetes.
Learn about how your doctor can make a diabetes or take our Risk Test to find out if you are at increased risk for having .

Gestational Diabetes

Women with gestational diabetes often have no symptoms, which is why it's important for at-risk women to be tested at the proper time during pregnancy.

Learn more about gestational diabetes.

Symptoms of Diabetes Complications

Have you already been diagnosed with diabetes but are concerned about symptoms that may be the result of complications related to diabetes?
Visit the Complications section.
You may also be interested in our book, Uncomplicated Guide To Diabetes' Complications, 3rd Edition

Learn More

Do you have questions or concerns about diabetes symptoms? Want to connect with others? Visit the American Diabetes Association Community to find support now!

If you've recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, enroll in the FREE Living With Type 2 Diabetes program to get more information and support.

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