

Over time, having too much glucose in your blood can cause serious problems. It can damage your eyes, kidneys, and nerves. Diabetes can also cause heart disease, stroke and even the need to remove a limb. Pregnant women can also get diabetes, called gestational diabetes.Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes
» Excessive thirst and hunger.
» Frequent urination.
» Weight loss or gain.
» Fatigue.
» Irritability.
» Blurred vision.
» Slow-healing wounds
» Nausea
» Skin infections
» Darkening of skin in areas of body creases
» Breath odor that is fruity, sweet, or an acetone odor
» Tingling or numbness in the hands or feet
→ Many people are unaware that they have diabetes, especially in its early stages when symptoms may not be present.
→ There is no definite way to know if you have diabetes without undergoing blood tests to determine your blood glucose levels (see section on Diagnosis of diabetes).
→ See your doctor if you have symptoms of diabetes or if you are concerned about your diabetes risk.