Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms

While increased thirst and frequent urination are signs of type 2 diabetes, you may not notice symptoms until your blood sugar is very high. Learn more.
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Can Nerve Pain Be a Symptom of Diabetes?
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Can Tingling in the Hands and Feet Be a Symptom of Diabetes?
A woman testing her blood sugar on her finger with a handheld digital device
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Can Swollen Feet Be a Symptom of Diabetes?
leg pain
Can Leg Pain Be a Symptom of Diabetes?
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Can Mood Swings Be a Symptom of Diabetes?
Fatigue is a symptom of diabetes
Can Fatigue Be a Symptom of Diabetes?
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Can Weeping Legs Be a Symptom of Diabetes?
Woman getting glass of water due to increased thirst from diabetes
Can Thirst Be a Symptom of Diabetes?
Man sitting on couch checking his foot for pain
Can Foot Pain Be a Symptom of Diabetes?
Pregnant person drinking water, their increased thirst may be a sign of gestational diabetes
Symptoms of Gestational Diabetes
Man itching lower leg
Can Itching Be a Symptom of Diabetes?
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How Diabetic Macular Edema Is Treated
eye doctor examination
Symptoms of Diabetic Macular Edema
Man seated in chair is feeling knee joint pain
Can Joint Pain Be a Symptom of Diabetes?
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Can Constipation Be a Symptom of Diabetes?
Thirsty woman drinking water in kitchen
Symptoms of Prediabetes
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A woman having trouble sleeping
The Link Between Diabetes and Insomnia
An elderly woman who is having a hard time hearing
The Connection Between Hearing Loss and Diabetes
Ketone testing
What Are Ketones?
Nerve pain in the wrists
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: Causes, Symptoms, and Outlook
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Blurred Vision With Diabetes
sweating person
Can Sweating Be a Symptom of Diabetes?
person holding glass of water
What Is Central Diabetes Insipidus?
Urine sample in a sealed tube.
Symptoms of Ketones in Urine
Woman checking diabetes while having breakfast on table at home
How Are Your Body Organs Affected by Diabetes?
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Uncontrolled Diabetes Symptoms
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Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes in Men
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Symptoms of Glucose Intolerance
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woman checking blood sugar
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woman with dizziness
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A plate with food on it and a fork next to it (Lifestyle Changes to Manage Nausea Related Diabetes)
Can Nausea Be a Symptom of Diabetes?
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Diabetic Hyperphagia: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments
man sitting on the edge of the bed
Erectile Dysfunction and Diabetes
man with upset stomach
Can Diarrhea Be a Symptom of Diabetes?
woman sipping glass of water in kitchen
Diabetes and Dry Mouth
Doctor discussing symptoms and test results with patient
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Woman checking her blood glucose using her glucose meter
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woman running to toilet
Urinary Problems and Type 2 Diabetes
Urine Test
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