Symptoms of Diabetes

Children who have type 1 diabetes show these symptoms:
  • Overwhelming thirst that does not go away.
  • Frequent and/or uncontrollable urination
  • Weight loss or weight gain
  • Fatigue
  • Nausea or vomiting

Many times children with type 1 diabetes find out they have it after getting sick. Parents should know the symptoms of it so they can get their children to a doctor.
Adults who develop type 2 diabetes show these symptoms:

  • Overwhelming thirst that does not go away.
  • Frequent and/or uncontrollable urination
  • Fatigue
  • Blurred vision
  • Slow-healing infections
  • Impotence in men

If you notice these symptoms in yourself or a loved one, call a doctor. Diabetes can be treated, but it can also do damage to your body if the symptoms are ignored.

 
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