November is Diabetes Awareness Month
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Know the warning signs and symptoms of diabetes and diabetes complications so you can take action to improve your health. The following symptoms of diabetes are typical. However, some people with diabetes have symptoms so mild that they go unnoticed.
Common symptoms of diabetes:
- Urinating often
- Feeling very thirsty
- Feeling very hungry—even though you are eating
- Extreme fatigue
- Blurry vision
- Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal
- Weight loss—even though you are eating more (type 1)
- Tingling, pain, or numbness in the hands/feet (type 2)
Early detection and treatment of diabetes can decrease the risk of developing the complications of diabetes.
If you have questions about your risk of diabetes, ask your Crossroad health provider. They can connect you with Crossroad’s on-site diabetes educator.
Source: American Diabetes Association