Warning Signs

Diabetes has no friends... anyone can contract the disease.

We hope you will familiarize yourself with the warning signs and symptoms of diabetes. Sometimes the symptoms are very obvious, and sometimes they are not. Diabetes' biggest enemy is Early Detection, and knowledge of the warning signs is your greatest weapon against the disease!

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: If these symptoms occur suddenly, they must receive immediate medical attention.
• Frequent urination (in large quantities)
• Excessive thirst 
• Extreme hunger
• Rapid weight loss 
• Fatigue (weak and tired)
• Irritability and mood changes 
• Nausea, vomiting, or stomach pains may accompany some of these symptoms in the abrupt onset of insulin-dependent diabetes and must receive immediate medical attention.

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: These symptoms occur gradually. However, they are no less important than those associated with type 1 and must receive medical attention.