Diabetes Symptoms
See also: Newly Diagnosed
I’m worried I may be diabetic, how fast do symptoms develop?
The symptoms of diabetes may develop extremely quickly (over the course of weeks or even days) in children or adolescents who had previously been exhibiting signs of health.
However, in adults over the age of 40 the symptoms can appear very gradually.
In type 1 diabetics, a condition called ketoacidosis is common. This occurs
when acid compounds (ketones) form in the blood. If untreated, this can
result in extremely serious complications and even death, but it can be
the first indicator of the presence of type 1 diabetes.
Amongst type 2 diabetics, the condition may not be picked up on until the
patient comes in for other medical treatment. The symptoms of the two forms
of diabetes are listed below.
If I am type 1 diabetic, what might my symptoms be?
Symptom checklist for type 1 diabetic:
- Exceptional thirst
- Dry mouth
- Frequent urination
- Loss of weight
- Weakness or fatigue
- Blurred vision
If I am type 2 diabetic, what might my symptoms be?
Symptom checklist for type 2 diabetic:
- Blurred vision
- Cuts or sores that take a long time to heal
- Itching skin or yeast infections
- Excessive thirst
- Dry mouth
- Frequent urination
- Leg pain
Have you been recently diagnosed? See: Newly Diagnosed
