Warning Signs of Diabetes

It is important to understand the warning signs of diabetes: increased frequency of urination, increased thirst, numbness or tingling in the finger tips or toes, delayed wound healing, recurrent infections, fatigue, weight loss (especially in type 1 diabetes), and blurred vision. If you have any of these changes, it is important to see your internal medicine or family practice provider to be screened for diabetes. Your blood will be drawn after you have been fasting for 8 hours, and this test will show your blood sugar level.