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
