Symptoms overview
Increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, blurred vision, and slow-healing wounds. Many cases are identified through routine screening before symptoms appear.
Risk factors
Excess body weight, physical inactivity, family history, age over 45, and a history of gestational diabetes.
Diagnosis overview
Confirmed via fasting plasma glucose, A1C testing, or an oral glucose tolerance test, typically repeated to confirm results.
Treatment overview
Lifestyle modification is foundational; medication choices depend on glucose response, cardiovascular risk, kidney function, and individual care plans.
When to seek professional care
Seek prompt care for unexplained rapid weight loss, persistent high glucose readings, or symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis.
Related conditions
Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and peripheral neuropathy commonly co-occur and are screened for during diabetes care.