DIABETES: UNMASKING THE SYMPTOMS
Diabetes often goes undiagnosed because many of its symptoms seem so harmless. Recent studies indicate that the early detection of diabetes symptoms and treatment can decrease the chance of developing the complications of diabetes.
Type 1 Diabetes
- Frequent urination
- Unusual thirst
- Extreme hunger
- Unusual weight loss
- Extreme fatigue and Irritability
Type 2 Diabetes*
- Any of the type 1 symptoms
- Frequent infections
- Blurred vision
- Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal
- Tingling/numbness in the hands/feet
- Recurring skin, gum, or bladder infections
*Often people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms
If you have one or more of these diabetes symptoms, see your doctor right away. You can also take our Online Diabetes Risk Test to find out if you are at risk for diabetes. For more information: www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/symptoms/
Diabetes Screening. Could you have diabetes and not know it? Nearly a quarter of the diabetics in the United States don’t know they have the disease. Take this test to see if you are at risk for having or developing type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is more common in African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. If you are a member of one of these ethnic groups, you need to pay special attention to this test.
American Diabetes Association. Learn about the disease, including the warning signs and risk factors, and how to cope with it through lifestyle changes. Features include recipes and message boards.
Food & Nutrition Center. From the USDA, this site offers information about diabetes, carbohydrate counting and exchange lists, children and diabetes, diabetes organizations and more.
Weight Control Information Network. Sponsored by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, this site provides up-to-date, science-based information on weight control, obesity, physical activity and related nutritional issues.
Anthem ConditionCare. For more information about diabetes care, go to www.anthem.com > Member > Select State > Enter > 360° Health > Health Management.