How is diabetes diagnosed?

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If one has symptoms, such as:

  • Thirst 
  • Frequent urination (polyuria) 
  • Fatigue 
  • Blurred vision 
  • Weight loss

he/she should visit a doctor for a blood glucose measurement, together with other blood tests.

However, approximately 50% of people with diabetes have no symptoms and are diagnosed incidentally. Diabetes is a serious disease and increases the risk of loss of vision, amputations, kidney failure, heart attacks and strokes. However, with early diagnosis and proper treatment the risk of diabetes-specific complications can be significantly reduced.

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Patrick 'Sonny' Duff (Type 2 diabetes), Ireland

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... I could live my life all over again - and I would do it just the same!
Patrick 'Sonny' Duff (Type 2 diabetes), Ireland
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