Symptoms of Diabetes vary between Type 1 and Type 2

Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes (about 10% of the diabetic population), which generally affects those under 35 years of age, has a quick onset and includes:

• frequent urination
• increased thirst
• increased appetite
• rapid weight loss
• tiredness or fatigue
• ketones in urine

Symptoms of Type 1l Diabetes (about 90% of the diabetic population), which generally affects those over 40 years of age include:

• usually overweight
• slow start of symptoms or no symptoms at all (chronic)
• blurred vision
• slow to heal cuts
• tingling/ numbness in hands/feet
• recurring skin, mouth, or bladder infections
• any of the symptoms listed under type 1 symptoms

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