DIABETES SYMPTOMS |
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Typical symptoms of diabetes include:
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Increased thirst
and a dry mouth; |
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Passing large
amounts of urine (day and night); |
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Tiredness; |
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Weight loss; |
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Hunger; |
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Abdominal pain; |
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Genital itching; |
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Skin infections. |
Type 1 diabetes can
develop very quickly over a matter of weeks. Type 2 diabetes,
however, develops gradually (3-7 years) and is therefore hard to
detect. In some cases diabetes has been calculated to be present for
an average of seven years before diagnosis. In fact, many people are
diagnosed for the first time when they present with other problems
such as heart disease, damage to the back of the eye, or damage to
the nerves and blood vessels in the feet. Early diagnosis and expert
treatment is essential to prevent these complications so if you
suspect that you may have diabetes it is important to make an
appointment to see your GP as soon as possible. |
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