The following question was submitted for discussion on this week's blog post, "Diabetes runs in my family and I think this puts me at risk. Could you tell me what are the symptoms of type 2 diabetes?
Family history and genetics can play a role in type 2 diabetes. Additionally, a sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, and excess body weight (especially around the waist) can significantly increase your risk for type 2 diabetes.
In many instances, people with type 2 diabetes show no symptoms. When symptoms do appear that my include:
- Frequent urination
- Excessive thirst
- Extreme hunger
- Unusual unintentional weight loss
- Extreme fatigue and Irritability
- Frequent infections
- Blurred vision
- Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal
- Tingling or numbness in the hands/feet
- Recurring skin, gum, or bladder infections
Source: American Diabetes Association
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