Apr 23, 2023, 08:42 PM IST

Diabetes: Early signs and symptoms

Sonali Sharma

You get dehydrated when your kidneys can no longer handle the extra glucose that is discharged into your urine along with fluids from your tissues. 

Excessive thirst, or polydipsia, is another leading symptom of type 2 diabetes.

When type 2 diabetes is undiagnosed for a prolonged period of time, unintended weight loss is common.

Excessive hunger, or polyphagia, is a common sign of diabetes.

Diabetic patient may notice numbness, tingling, or pain in the extremities