Diabetes Symptoms
Diabetes symptoms can develop quickly
Also see: Newly Diagnosed | Type 1 diabetes | Type 2 diabetes
I’m worried I may be diabetic, how fast do symptoms develop?
The symptoms of diabetes mellitus 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.
Ketoacidosis
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
- You may also want to try the Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test.
