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Diabetes
Alternate Names : Diabetes Mellitus
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Diabetes Symptoms & Signs
High blood levels of glucose can cause several problems, including frequent urination, excessive thirst, hunger, fatigue, weight loss, and blurry vision. However, because type 2 diabetes develops slowly, some people with high blood sugar experience no symptoms at all.
Symptoms of type 1 diabetes:
Symptoms of type 2 diabetes:
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• Definition
• Diabetes Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Diabetes Symptoms & Signs
• Diabetes Prevention
• Diabetes Diagnosis & Tests
• Diabetes Treatment
• Diabetes Prognosis
• Diabetes Complications
• Diabetes Support Groups
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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• Angina - Stable
• Arteriosclerosis of the Extremities
• Atherosclerosis
• Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Coma
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis
• Diabetic Nephropathy
• Diabetic Neuropathy
• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Gestational Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Hypoglycemia
• Lipid Disorders - Acquired
• Type 1 Diabetes
• Type 2 Diabetes
Tests & Exams
• Blood Glucose Monitoring
• Glucose Test
• Glucose Tolerance Test
• HbA1c
• Urinalysis
Other Topics
• Abdominal Pain
• Appetite - Increased
• Confusion
• Consciousness - Decreased
• Diabetes - Resources
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Movement - Uncoordinated
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Rapid Deep Breathing (Hyperventilation)
• Seizures
• Thirst - Excessive
• Urination - Excessive Volume
• Vision Problems
• Weakness
• Weight Loss - Unintentional
Review Date : 6/12/2003
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. editorial. Previous review by Todd T. Brown, M.D., Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. (5/13/2002)
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