Typical Symptoms of Onset Diabetes

Just as there is no such thing as a typical diabetic, there is no such thing as a typical onset of diabetes. Some people experience a gradual onset, while others report a very fast onset. And though there is more than one type of diabetes, all types share the same main symptom: high blood sugar levels. Whether people become resistant to their own insulin (as in type 2), or they stop producing insulin altogether (as in type 1), the results are quite similar and quite serious.

Increased Thirst

• A typical symptom of the onset of diabetes is increased and excessive thirst. This also leads to frequent urination.

Unrealiable Vision

• Because high blood sugar levels affect the small veins in the eyes, diabetes onset causes erratically blurred vision.

Strange Sensations in Fingers and Toes

• Tingling or itching in the hands, feet, fingers and toes is another sign of the onset of diabetes.

Extreme Fatigue

• Elevated blood sugar levels cause extreme and extended fatigue.

Warning

• If you have any of the above signs, consult your doctor and ask for a fasting blood sugar test or an oral glucose tolerance test.

Considerations

• The above are typical symptoms, but there are always exceptions. Even if you have none of these symptoms, but you are at risk for diabetes or feel you may have diabetes, consult your doctor and ask for a glucose test.