Weight Loss Increased Thirst Increased Urination Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Symptoms
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Diagnosis
Symptoms
Type 2 diabetes usually begins gradually and progresses slowly. Symptoms in adults include:
- Excessive thirst
- Increased urination
- Fatigue
- Blurred vision
- Weight loss
- In women, vaginal yeast infections or fungal infections under the breasts or in the groin
- Severe gum problems
- Itching
- Erectile dysfunction in men
- Unusual sensations, such as tingling or burning, in the extremities
Symptoms in children are often different:
- Most children are obese or overweight
- Increased urination is mild or even absent
- Many...
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Thirst: excessive
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