Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes

By Rachel Martin

Fatigue, increased thirst and hunger, and unexplained weight loss are all symptoms of type 2 diabetes. Here, real people share what diabetes symptoms feel like.

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Many people experience "classic" diabetes symptoms (such as increased thirst and blurred vision) before being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. But what do these symptoms really feel like?

In the slides that follow, people with type 2 diabetes share how they felt just before being diagnosed. Diabetic Living advisory board member Fred A. Williams Jr., M.D., FACP, FACE, explains why these symptoms occur.

If you are experiencing any symptoms of diabetes, schedule an appointment with your doctor.

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glendalaurie says:

I walk 1/1/2 hr every day. my readings are in the morning 11.4 after my walk its 6.4. I eat 3 meals...

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glendalaurie wrote:

I walk 1/1/2 hr every day. my readings are in the morning 11.4 after my walk its 6.4. I eat 3 meals a day ,I want to know how can I keep my sugars in line. should I have a light snack at night. yes /or /no

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