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Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes often goes undiagnosed because many of its symptoms seem so harmless. But with early detection of diabetes and treatment, the risk of developing diabetes-related complications can be reduced.

If you have one or more of these symptoms, see your doctor right away!

  • Frequent infections
  • Blurred vision
  • Dry, itchy skin
  • Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal
  • Problems with sexual function
  • Tingling/numbness in the hands/feet
  • Recurring skin, gum, or bladder infections

Common symptoms of high blood sugar:

  • Increased thirst
  • Increased urination
  • Fatigue
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Unexplained infection
  • Heavy breathing

Prediabetes

Before people develop type 2 diabetes, they may have "prediabetes" which means their blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Long term damage to the body, especially the heart and circulatory system, may be occurring during prediabetes. Fortunately, there are things you can do to prevent or delay the development of type 2 diabetes.

No Symptoms? You May Be At Risk For Developing Diabetes

Some people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms.

You May be at Risk for diabetes if you:

  • Are over the age of forty
  • Are African American, Pacific Island, Hispanic or Native American
  • Have family members who have diabetes
  • Have been diagnosed with high blood pressure
  • Are not physically active
  • Are overweight
  • Have an A1C level more than 5.7% (A1C is a blood test)
  • Have a fasting blood glucose level of 100-125 mg/dL or non-fasting level of 140- 199mg/dL
  • Have a HDL cholesterol level less than 35 mg/dL
  • Have a triglyceride level more than 250 mg/dL
  • Are a women with polycystic ovary syndrome
  • Have a history of cardiovascular disease in your family

With education, physical activity, medication and monitoring you should be able to reduce your risk for health problems and successfully manage your type 2 diabetes. The Allen Diabetes Center can assist you on your way to healthy living. The Center has one of the largest diabetes education programs in Orange County and offers dietitians and educators certified for all major continuous glucose monitoring sensors (CGMS) and major insulin pumps. The Center also offers free educational and support classes for the community on topics including nutrition, cooking, exercise and psychosocial support. Our diabetes self-management classes or individual appointments will help patients learn to live successfully with diabetes by managing diet, physical activity and medications, all of which will help avoid complications and lead to a healthier life. Also, the Center offers its Sweet Success program to ensure a safe pregnancy and a healthy baby, as it is essential to carefully manage diabetes during pregnancy.