Warning Signs of Diabetes

Many people have diabetes for years before it is ever diagnosed. In fact, nearly 1/3 of diabetics are undiagnosed.

Classic symptoms of diabetes include:

• Frequent urination

• Intense thirst

• Excessive hunger

• Extreme tiredness or weakness

• Unexplained weight loss

• Blurred vision

• Pain, numbness or tingling of the hands or feet

• Bruises that won’t go away

• Sores that won’t heal

It is good to keep in mind that simply having one or more of these symptoms doesn’t automatically mean you have diabetes. To evaluate your risk, the American Diabetes Association has a Diabetes Risk Test that you can take online.