ARTA Wellness Diabetes Volume | Page 9

Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes Signs and symptoms of diabetes may include the following 3 : • Unusual thirst • Frequent urination • Weight change (gain or loss) • Extreme fatigue or lack of energy • Blurred vision • Frequent or recurring infections • Cuts and bruises that are slow to heal • Tingling or numbness in the hands or feet • Trouble getting or maintaining an erection If you have any of these symptoms, it is important to contact your health care provider right away. Even if you do not have symptoms, you should still get checked if you are forty years of age or older. It is important to realize, however, that many people who have type 2 diabetes may display no symptoms at all. 5