People with type 2 diabetes frequently experience certain symptoms. These include:
- being very thirsty
- frequent urination
- blurry vision
- irritability
- tingling or numbness in the hands or feet
- frequent skin, bladder or gum infections
- wounds that don’t heal
- extreme unexplained fatigue
In some cases of type 2 diabetes, there are no symptoms. In this case, people can live for months, even years, without knowing they have the disease. This form of diabetes comes on so gradually that symptoms may not even be recognized.
If you believe you are experiencing the symptoms of type 2 diabetes, contact your primary care physician and see if there is Joslin affiliate near you.
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I was feeling tired having hangovers every morning I don’t even drink wine or rum headaches,numness,tingling,blurrs and poor vision.
So I went to my doctor and did some tests my result came positive for Type 2 (Diabetes).
I was not put on medication straight then my feet started getting swollen my angles hurt the sole of feet hurt so bad I can’t even walk and toes nails are getting discoloured.
These are the signs of diabetes it seems like I have my diabetes for long time without knowing it.
Please if you have this symptoms go and see you GP and get help diabetes is a slow killer.
I have just started my medication it hasn’t help yet but I am hoping it will help me.
Eating healthy is good in my case eating healthy was a daily routine for me but still I got diabetes.
diabetes is big problem for next 6 years
Having diabetes is not too bad if managed correctly .
I agree, except there is a lot envolved in mannaging it though.
correct signs and symp. but should have mentioned medical terms on some signs for example Polyurea,polydipsea,polyphagea. thankz
Ive just confirmed that i have type two diabetes thanks to this site , and hopefully i can manage it
i CONFIRM THAT i FEEL URINATION MORE IN DAY AND MAXIMUM TWO TIMES
Yes, i agree with this article.
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease characterized by abnormal glucose metabolism. Type 2 diabetes is by far the most common form (90% of diabetics actually suffer from this form of the disease).
please send suggestion for diabetes control
I am Suffering from diabeties since two years please help me.
please walk ever day 5 km dont take sugar with any food try to eat neem smal leaves every day wekly two time fenu green morning 1 tea spone and bettere guard wekly towice continue one month and check u r blood test u can see the defrent be a healthy life
THANKS YOUR REPLY
I think i have diabetes but my mum wont go get me checked. I have had vaginal thrush ever since i was a little girl but i only realized it was thrush until lately. So i looked up thrush on the computer and then realized it was a symptom of diabetes
HELP!
Girl, stop all suger intake, rather use canderal you’ll get use to it trust me. not only will the infection go away after a while but you will start feeling better. Excercise every day even if it is in your room for at least 30min a day, cardio excercises is all you need to burn that extra suger/protein in your body if you like dancing then there you go, do it non stop for 30 min a day, get yourself tested at a clinic nearby, its free. watch what you eat and stay away from starch its a silent killer ie. potatos, white rise and pasta, eat smaller amounts of foods at least 6 times a day and you’ll be okay. i have been living with type 2 diabetes all my live 48 yrs and i am still here to testify. know this info will help. i am not a doctor but advise is free. hope you get better soon
hi i suggest you talk with a close friend or your teacher ..and explain your mother is not taking any notice shes sounds like ine silly salfish ladie not reconizing her daughters problem..this is very important for you ..I hope this will help in some way ..take care
you can get a free test at lloyds pharmacy it only take 5 mins
i still find it hard being a type 2 diabetic, i have no idea how to control my sugar and water and my doctor wont help me, so its me and my mom guessing on what to do
I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes two years ago my doctor tells me I am managing it well. I think it is getting worse but I do not really know what the more seriouse symptoms are. I am constantly sweating and always have a lot of stomach acid and constantly tired. I am wake up every morning with a hangover and I don’t drink. Sometimes I feel really ill. my doctor says it’s my hormones as I am 60, I do not think so but no one can tell me.
frequent urinitaion is the only symptoms i have,
I have no thirst,
no blurry vision,etc.
sir,i want to know that am i sffuring from diabeties
I don’t think just having to pee more means you have Type 2 Diabetes…you need to see your doctor to know for sure. There is no way of knowing otherwise.
■ Not being very thirsty
■Only frequent urination
■Not blurry vision
■Not irritability
■Not tingling or numbness in the hands or feet
■Not any frequent skin, bladder or gum infections
■Not any wounds that don’t heal
■Not any extreme unexplained fatigue,
Only friquent urination i have,I am i suffring from diabetes?
Sir,
I am 65 years old, I have been suffering by the frequent urination for the last six months. Especially at night I feel discomfort in the abdomen while urinating. I have also skin disorder in my leg and in the back. But I do not have any injury that does not heal easily.
Please advise me what should I do for the remedy.
Thanks with regards.
Ranjit.
sounds more like a prostate gland problem. go to the doctor.
GO TO DOC AND CHECK IT OUT IT IS YOUR BODY YOU KNOW IT BETTER THEN ANYBODY.
May be a bladder infection or just a weak bladder…See your doctor if you’re worried.
je suis diabetique g prend de l’insuline
Sir,
I want to know about the artificial pancreas.And all the information about it like cost,etc.Please reply it as soon as possible.
what is the cause of diabetes?
It can be a number of things. Diabetes is hereditary but that does not mean you will get it. Bad diet, age & race are the common factors. Eat healthy and get plenty of exercise and this will decrease everyone’s risk of getting it.
diabetes…………………..huh !! a big problem…………jst hate it man………… ://
on fasting my diabetic ratio is 99 and in urine nil tell me i am diabetic or not
I am having trouble with the meds for type2 diabetes-nausea, pounding head etc so can anyone tell me about the ENDOBARRIER operation as i asked my doc am i a good candidate and she put me on a diet. I am 56 and have had diabetes over 5yrs?
Hi Jackie, I find that Type 2 meds give me Nausea and the runs. Don’t know to much about ENDOBARRIER but am on new herbal medication called ProBetix. It has stopped side Affects, I have renewed energy and the tingling in my feet is gone.
Maybe research it a bit.
Regards
Mike
I have been a know diabetic type 2 for about 14 years, this is not a death sentence but it can be if you do not take control through proper help and backup.
If you suspect that you maybe diabetic see your doctor a.s.a.p. It is very important to take control as soon as possible it is in your own best interest
i am suffering from type 2 diabetes can anybody give me diet menu and can anybody tell life span of diabetes
How can someone get diabetes?
I also suffering diabetic on my age 30, very thirsty, lose concentration, memory lose, I consult my doctor and he prescribed one medicine named “Diabend ” any side effect?
What about hunger? I was hungry all the time and still am!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for your valuable information. Here i mentioning the very important diabetic hospital. Pls visit it and enjoy there providing facilities By- Diabety
i am only 13 years old and i suspect i may have a high chance of getting diabities
hi my daughter is thirsty all the time she goes to the toilet frequently and she has blured vision and she has fatigue should i be worried
Only one way to find out…take her to the doctors. There is never any reason to worry as diabetes can be treated. You need to take her incase it’s not…if that’s the case, what could it be. She is young and strong so she will be able to handle any illness…as long as you highlight it early.
I’ve always been paranoid about getting diabetes as someone very close to me died from untreated diabetes. lately I’ve been tired all the time, I basically sleep all night then come home from school and sleep until dinner then just sleep again. I always need to pee (as in four times within two hours) but I don’t have any other signs. I don’t know if I’m just being paranoid or if this could actually be something to be wary of…
Instead of sleeping all the time, force yourself to stay awake. Young people get in to the habbit of sleeping too much (I was guilty of this). The more you sleep, the more you want to. Stay awake and get used to getting 8-9 hrs per day ONLY! Get up early and go to be around 10pm. If you persist with this, your sleep pattern will return to normal and you will feel less tired during the day. Staying active will help you a lot.
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I have a type 2 diabetes and lately I had gone a general check-up and my doctor advise me that I have a hearth ischemia decease, fatty lever and kidney problem (they found some crystal). Please explain me if these all is because I’m a diabetic 2?
i need suggestion to control fat and sugar level,i have diabaties type2
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Here is layman’s knowledge of this condition (I have it)
Type 2 Diabetes is cause by the inability of the pancreas to inject enzymes into the stomach to breakdown the fats and sugars being ingested.
The Pancreas gets overwhelmed by the high sugar and fat content of modern diets and just runs out of enzymes. Fat and sugar then enter the bloodstream instead of the disposal route. Kidneys try to cope but fail. The system tells us to flush the sugars and fats so peeing and getting thirsty follow on. The damage to the Pancreas is irreparable.
What causes this – well in my case Chocolate/Ice Cream/Fizzy drinks/Rich Deserts/Fast Foods, etc. etc. All these coupled with a sedentary lifestyle (in front of a computer) gave me this condition. Excercise must be used to burn off the rubbish in order for the Pancreas to cope. If you are addicted to Soft fizzy drinks and Fast Foods you have a very high probability of getting Type 2 Diabetes (or having it already).
It was my own fault and I had it for 8-10 years BEFORE I went to get some help.
There is a wonderful new treatment out there called Liraglutide (Victosa) which has a great side effect in limiting food demand which helps with weight control.
have had blured ision lately , fisty and very irratabble , tired and put on 25 kilos and fatigue mum had diebetics wondering if its the start of type 2
my hubby has sugar.and he is lossing his weight.is this is normal in this or we should see a doctor. please suggest me about his diet .
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i would like to know the diet to follow for type 2 diabetics and is malbutin a good natural tablet to take to control sugsr levels
PLEASE EXPLAINTYPE 2 DIABETES
I never knew that I had symptoms in diabetes for many years and that resulted in my having heart bypass surgery about 5 years ago.
I now manage my Type 2 Diabetes through diet, exercise and daily medication and am able to lead an active and productive lifestyle.
If you are in any doubt then you MUST pay a visit to your doctor. You cannot play games with diabetes – it is not called the “silent killer” for nothing!
I suffer from the following :
1. I had suffered from blurred vission about 4 years ago.
2. I have numbness and tingling of my hands and RHS foot
3. I urinate frequently
4. I get tired very quickly
5. I have a balance problem
6. I have constipation problems ( Hardness]
7. I have difficulty in getting an erection
8. I have feeling of numbness in my stomach
What am I suffering with. I haven’t as yet tested for Type 2 diabeties.
I have done some research on diabetes, you can cut down a lot with Garlic, Grapefruit and lemon juice morning and night. try it, it works but dont stop your medication.
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JM,
You have type 2 diabetis, plz go see a doctor for medication. you may follow what Maureen says. I have diabetic type 2 but I reduce it with garlic in addition to medication.
i have diabetes 2. i need information
diabetes is too bad.
i don’t think i have it, but now i’m beginning to wonder. For the past week I’ve been sleepy after lunch and i’ve been eating a lot of food with high fat and carb. I still urinate around 2 to 3 am. Been doing that for years but no problem. But i do drink a lot of water before sleeping – 2 mugs within 1 hour. So i believe thats why i go to the bathroom each morning around 2AM. Then when i wake up, I do light exercises for around 20 mins..
Iive been eating 5 small meals a day for over a month now. But when i eat more i don’t feel as sleepy. don’t look for sweets, heal fast when i have a wound.
Occasionally, I drink cocktails, stop within a period of 2 hours, drink water then dinner.
My mom was a diabetic, my father wasn’t. Guess i’m getting old and have to eat less carb.
what do you think ?
I have diabetes mellitus 1 & 2 is this normal?
Good Morning
My husband is type 2 diabetes and he is sweating the hole body at night. Wht should i give him to cool down his temperature from sweating.
I resently found that i ma victim of diabetes. after that i am strictly follow the rules given by doctor and also trying ayurvedic medicines and m sure I will come out from it one day. If you have more suggestion for me pls forward it. thanks and I also thankfull for this site by which i can know more about diabetes.
Iam newly diagonised dia patient, I need your advise.
How lucky for those who can afford healthcare in our economy. Many of us do without and do the best we can without medical check ups. Too bad US congress and Senate personnel get all these important check up for FREE Forever.
hi all ,
the most trusted , safe and powerful natural medicine for diabetic is =Fenugreek or in India it is called “Methi”- go for it – any form — soak in water for 24 hours drink it , mix with any food while cooking — nothing better then this – Believe me ..visit
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fenugreek
I am diabites and i feel dizzy all the time even when i ate six time a day, please help and i am talking my medication regulary
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Sir My wife and I both 90 yrs of age having type 2 diabetes for approx 10 yrs
We are both regulary checked by our Doctor and at present she is satisefied
with our progress.BUT we are both experiencing, tightness of the skin and tingling
to both feet. I also find difficulty in walking bare footed, We both have tinitus and
recently have both developed an additional noise, similar to that of a muffled
sound. Could this be a sympton of melitis 2 ??? Please reply,Thank you.
in this time my grandfather is suffered from diabetes . he does vomiting very much , and sometime they feel headache, now i am very nervous , what i do ? give me some advise .
u better consult a doc. or else it may be more painfull…
may god give ur GRANDFATHER better health for future…
I was diagnosed with T2 in 1993, read an article in 1998 in The Glade an Archery magazine, and changed my diet to low carb high fat. My BG and A1c have been in the normal range ever since. And no pills!!
I have just found a new site at http://www.curediabeteswithdiet.org, which I think is by the man who cured my T2 fifteen years ago. I can recommend it.
I asked my doctor, if my BG and A1C are always normal, am I still diabetic? All he said was Thats an interesting question!!!
I don’t think I can be now. My latest A1c was 5.4 for example.
Hi dear,
don’t worry about the diabetes , you can eat everything no problem. just follow this instruction. don’t use white sugar, maidha powder or related product, white sugar based sweets or bread Items. just follow it when you going to eat food 1. chew completely because which food mixed with saliva you will never get diabetes problem in your life time. don’t wait for timing food. when you feel hungry eat food immediately. if you want sugar use palm jaggery or sugar cane jaggery. use stone salt. drink normal water with sand pot.
these all called ANATOMIC THERAPY.
http://anatomictherapy.org/index.html
can diabetes has increase by mental trash ?
Yes ,it increases.
I have frequent urination at night, extreme fatigue & itchy skin, with an unexplained pain in my ankle every now & again. I had a test done for my sugar levels & was told it was within range. Could i have Type 2 diabetes & is there a specific test for it?
Pl.consult your Doctor again explaining him all your symptoms . Most probably you may not be suffering from diabetes.
Thanks for the above information…i want to know more about the disease
Thanks for all this. My sugar levels have been 9.1 mm/l of recent but i now eat more of vegetables than real food and exercise 3 times a week aerobics. To my suprise after food 3 hrs yesterday i measured 123 mg/d, then this morning fasting of 135 mg/d. I hope i am doing well. Advise more
i loose balance frequently, iv got constant thiest, and an eyeside and gums problem. my sugar level was 6.9 last month.
Some times my eyes get a bit blurry vission whats way should i go or what should i take can some one guide me.
SIR /MADAM
hi i ravi , i m married and i have 2 kids , i m a diabetes last 9 years i have problem in my sexual please u tell how can be care my this problem ?
thanks
ravi
I don’t what’s happening to me. I wake up each morning at 3am feeling fresh as a lark. I scrub my teeth, take a shower, and have a cup of tea (no sugar no milk). After 30 minutes or so, I begin to feel sleepy once again. I go back to sleep and then wake up at 7am with a heavy head (as like hangover), and tired as well (as though I had been toiling all night). Vision is blurred, and my urge to go to work diminishes. I get irritated when my wife calls me for breakfast, or my daughter reminds me to drop her at school. These symptoms started about 8 months back. Can you please tell me what’s wrong with me?
I’m learning about unbalanced diets at the moment in Health and Social Care and it seems that Type 2 diabetes is mostly caused by an unhealthy lifestyle and becoming overweight. This could be due to many different factors such as financial and psychological problems. On the whole, Type 2 diabetes can be prevented if someone maintains a healthy diet and exercises regulary, even if it is just a walk.
dear kirsty i dont know how to thank u in which words ur answer is this best one this what diabettesse is just fight it with diet i dont know why r people so depress its not cancer the cure is in ur own hands lose weight exercise thats it which i think every normal human being is doing its just like u wash ur car and gets dirty again so if u dont wash it it will remain dirty but if u wash it and try to maintain it so car will always look new .same is r body fats r dirt wash them with good diet and exercise and u will again be new .come on people get educated its a scientific world we eat to live we dont live to eat .bye
We Indians have been using “Indian Kino” herb for controlling blood glucose since ancient times. Holy Text of Ayurveda has abundantly appreciated anti-diabetic properties of “Indian Kino” Herb. Modern science has also endorsed the anti-diabetic properties of “Indian Kino”. “Indian Kino” Herb is therefore viewed as Herb of Hope for diabetics across the world. Search “Indian Kino” on google for more information.
Thank you Manish
can you get type 2 diabetes passed through family?
i also having 1 symptom diabetus that is dry mouth…..
For the past 1 week, I have been having sever thirst for water every now and then and I also urinate frequently(every one hour) could this be a sign of diabetes. I am a 30 yrs old guy.
i suffering from the symptons of diabaties 1.
suggest me for better treatments to get cure.
Is anyone aware of diabetes being caused by phobic reaction to food or fear of vomiting
I run a site on this and would be intersted to know if diabetes could be a emetophobia symptoms
dear readers i want to say some thing dont call ur self diabetics dont get depressed bec its not some thing u die from only thing is lose weight thats what models do to live their life and earn fame so for r lives why cant we start thinking like that .each one of u including me r models and we have to lose weight to look smart.and after losing weight start mainting it and ur free from diabettsse .life and death is in Gods hands.dont worry be relax concenterate on losing weight dont waste time bye.
I realised that am suffering form diabetes at the age of 49 ,took lot of Metformin and other mediciens prescribed by physicians. I ma pharmacist by profession. My diabetes wih fasting and medicines was always above 129 , now for the last 20 days I have stopped taking Metformin and started 2 tabs. of Divya pharamcy’s madhunashini tabs. before lunch and before dinner plus one capsule of Himalaya drugs Karela with breakfast , The result is excellent ,now fasting blood sugar is 82 ,however am going to continue with the above for another 15 days, get my blood checked and then decide future course of action .With my regular diet ,am also taking 3 cups of tea with sugar during the office hrs. and milk with one heaped spoonful of bournvita, I take rice with one roti during lunch and dinner .
This was really helpful as i have been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and yes , i had no major symptoms except some degree of fatigue, was in a shock to know this, as i work in nights and had irregular food habits, i got this so maintain a healthy life style and stay fit.
People who work in nights keep a watch on what you eat, food with high calorie index creats a problem.
i am really confused with my doctor. i developed diabetes type2 three years ago. recently, my medicine, called Gunemt, does not work properly. l felt thirsty all the time. the insulin level was 4.2 and the doctor prescribed me insulin shots instead. i am not sure this is the right choice cuz i shiver and my heart beats go fast. please what can i do.by the way, i am just 29 years old.
The first really important thing for you to do is have an in-depth conversation about your concerns with your doctor. The symptoms you are experiencing (shivering and rapid heart beat) may be hypoglycemia or low blood sugar, which can occur if you are taking too much insulin. It is important to check your blood sugar if/when you feel these symptoms. Anything under 70mg/dl is consistent with hypoglycemia. Acute treatment for hypoglycemia is to have 15 grams of carbohydrate such as 4 oz of juice or 8 jelly beans. Please make another appointment with your health care provider and describe the symptoms you are having so that he or she can evaluate your medications.
i have just been diagnosed with diabetes and i am finding it very hard to deal with pleasee help
Dear Shirley Bear:
Diabetes is a scary disease and it is very common to be overwhelmed when you are first diagnosed. The key is to realize that you aren’t going to learn or do everything all at once. Talking with either a heath professional such as a psychologist trained to deal with the type of issues chronic diseases raise and/or joining a support group for people with diabetes can help you put things in perspective and develop coping strategies. Ask you doctor to give you a recommendation.
I have diabetes type 2 l have balances problems with walking ear problems l have taken metformin not on meds any more sill got problems with balance can not eat with out problem going on other symptoms with joints. Stomach