Symptoms
You may not have symptoms for years. Symptoms due to high blood sugar or diabetic complications may include:
- Weight loss
- Increased urination
- Extreme thirst
- Hunger
- Fatigue
- Blurry vision
- Irritability
- Frequent or recurring infections
- Poor wound healing
- Angina
- Painful leg cramps when walking
- Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet
- In women: frequent vaginal yeast infections
- Problems with gums
- Itching
- Impotence
Diagnosis
The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. You will also be asked about your family history. A physical exam will be done.
Diagnosis is based on the results of blood tests and other criteria, including:
- Symptoms of diabetes and a random blood test revealing a blood sugar level greater than or equal to 200 mg/dL [11.1 mmol/L]
- Blood sugar tests after you have not eaten for eight or more hours revealing blood sugar levels greater than or equal to 126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L) on two different days
- Glucose tolerance test measuring blood sugar two hours after you consume glucose with a measurement greater than or equal to 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L)
mg/dL=milligrams per deciliter of blood; mmol/L=millimole per liter of blood
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Copyright © 2012 EBSCO Publishing All rights reserved.
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