Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes

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.