Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes

by Karen Schroeder Kassel, MS, RD, MEd

En Español (Spanish Version)

You may have type 2 diabetes for years before you start to have symptoms. Symptoms may be difficult to notice if they are mild. High blood glucose levels may cause the symptoms, or they may be due to complications from diabetes.

Symptoms may include:

Weight loss
Increased urination
Increased thirst
Increased hunger
Fatigue
Lightheadedness while standing
Blurry vision
Irritability
Frequent or recurring infections
Slow wound healing
Foot ulcers
Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet
Problems with gums and teeth
Itching
Areas of darkened skin, usually in the neck and armpits
Erectile dysfunction

REFERENCES:

Diabetes mellitus type 2 in adults. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T113993/Diabetes-mellitus-type-2-in-adults. Accessed January 26, 2021.

Types of diabetes. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases website. Available at: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/types. Accessed January 26, 2021.

Type 2. American Diabetes Association website. Available at:
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Accessed January 26, 2021.

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Last reviewed November 2020 by EBSCO Medical Review BoardNicole S. Meregian, PA
Last Updated: 1/26/2021

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