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Learn About Diabetes

 
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The Basics

What are the Signs of Diabetes?
Many people with diabetes do not know they have the disease. Some signs of diabetes include:

  • Being very thirsty
  • Feeling tired for no reason
  • Urinating (going to the bathroom) more than usual
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Sores that do not get better
  • Blurred vision
  • Feeling "pins and needles" in your feet

If you have any of these signs, go to the doctor for a diabetes test. Not everyone with diabetes will experience these symptoms.
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If you are at risk for diabetes, or if diabetes runs in your family, talk to a doctor about ways to stay healthy.

  • What should I eat and how active should I be to stay healthy?
  • If I’m overweight, how many pounds do I have to lose to improve my health?
  • What are my blood pressure numbers and cholesterol levels? What should they be?
  • Do I have pre-diabetes or another condition that increases my risk of diabetes?
  • Are there any warning signs or symptoms I should look out for?

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