Diabetes symptoms do not all appear in the same way or with the same intensity. In Type 1 diabetes, the symptoms are more acute and can lead to a serious situation complicated by vomiting and resulting in a coma. In Type 2 diabetes, the disease is often insidious. It settles in the body without marked symptoms. Type 2 diabetes is said to be asymptomatic in its infancy. Indeed, the symptoms only appear when the sugar appears in the urine, while the blood sugar exceeds 1.80 g/l. Also, unlike Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes is often discovered by chance, during a routine checkup or when complications occur.
Symptoms are:
- Fatigue, drowsiness
- Frequent urination
- Intense thirst
- Excessive hunger
- Weight loss
- Blurry vision
- Slow healing
- Genital infection; virility and libido disorders
- Tingling of fingers or feet (cramps)
- Repeated abortions
It should be noted that sometimes the symptoms are not apparent and a diagnosis is made when complications appear. Diabetes is a serious illness. It can have a significant impact on the quality of life of people living with this disease.