Best Tests To Confirm Diabetes In Children
Noninsulin-dependent diabetes; Diabetes - type 2; Adult-onset diabetes
Symptoms
Often, people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms at first. They may not have symptoms for many years.
The early symptoms of diabetes may include:
- Bladder, kidney, skin, or other infections that are more frequent or heal slowly
- Fatigue
- Hunger
- Increased thirst
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Increased urination
The first symptom may also be:
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Blurred vision -
Erectile...
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