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How to Recognize the Signs of Diabetes

Testing your blood glucose levels is an important part of maintaining diabetes.

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20.8 million or 7% of Americans have diabetes. Of those people, nearly 6.2 million do not know they have diabetes! Learn to recognize the symptoms of diabetes. If you think you have diabetes, contact your health care provider immediately.

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Step 1

Frequent urination.
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Painful urination. This may be caused by a urinary tract infection, which is often found in diabetics.
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Excessive thirst.
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Extreme hunger.
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Unusual weight loss.
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Increased fatigue.
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Irritability.
Step 8

Blurry vision.

Tips & Warnings

This article is NOT meant to replace the counsel and advice of a licensed physician. If you think you may have diabetes, talk with your health care provider immediately.

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