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Diabetes symptoms: When diabetes symptoms are a concern
Excessive thirst and increased urination
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Excessive thirst and increased urination
Fatigue
Weight loss
Blurred vision
Slow-healing sores or frequent infections
Tingling hands and feet
Red, swollen, tender gums
Take your body's hints seriously
Weight loss
When you lose glucose through frequent urination, you also lose calories. At the same time, diabetes may keep the glucose from your food from reaching your cells — leading to constant hunger. The combined effect can potentially cause rapid weight loss, especially with type 1 diabetes.
