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What are the warning signs of diabetes?  Note that the majority of people (except those with Type 1), especially early in the development of diabetes, have no obvious symptoms at all.

The main warning symptoms of diabetes are:

Increased thirst Tiredness Blurred vision Leg cramps Increased urine output Always feeling hungry Itching, skin infections, cuts that won’t heal, and Unexplained weight loss

If you are worried you have any of these warning signs of diabetes - or you are in a high risk group - you should ask your doctor to have a blood test to measure your blood glucose level.

Diagnosing and treating diabetes (or pre-diabetes) early is an important way to prevent complications.

For every person who knows they have Type 2 diabetes, there is another who has it but does not know it.  About one in four people already have signs of permanent damage from diabetes by the time it is diagnosed.  This is because they have had diabetes for a long time without knowing it and their high blood glucose levels have been quietly causing problems.  You should see a doctor if you think you have any warning signs of diabetes.