Symptoms of Diabetes
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Signs of diabetes can be variable, but they often consist of increased thirst, frequent urination, and weight loss.

There are two types of diabetes mellitus. Type I occurs because of lack of insulin production by the pancreas. Type II occurs because of relative resistance to insulin. Signs of diabetes generally occur because of increased glucose.


Many symptoms occur after having diabetes for many years. Diabetic retinopathy can occur as can a peripheral neuropathy (burning and numbness in the hands and feet). Foot ulcerations can occur secondary to peripheral vascular disease.


Signs of diabetes can include edema in the legs, pallor from anemia, weakness, all of which are related to diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease).

 
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Symptoms of diabetes often do not lead directly to the underlying diagnosis and many symptoms can be misleading. Please review all concerns and information found on this website with your health care provider.