How to Recognise Diabetes

Symptoms for Type 1 Diabetes may occur suddenly and include:

  • Excessive thirst
  • Frequent urination including bedwetting
  • Excessive hunger
  • Unexplained weakness and fatigue
  • Weight loss
  • Blurred vision
  • Vaginal discharge or itch in young girls
  • Nausea and vomiting

The symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes have a gradual onset. They can be easily missed or mistaken as part of the normal aging process. They include:

  • Blurred vision;
  • Tiredness;
  • Urinating more frequently;
  • Feeling thirsty all the time;
  • Numbness and tingling in the feet or legs; and
  • Recurrent infections.

If these symptoms occur, you should see a doctor.   

Reviewed April 2008

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Title:   One in 4 Australians has or will develop diabetes: study
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   An alarming number of Australians and Europeans have diabetes according to research.
Date:   Jul 2001
Title:   Are you at risk from the world's fastest growing disease?
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   A checklist of risk factors for diabetes is provided, with advice to see a doctor for a checkup if you have two or more symptoms.
Date:   Jul 1999
Title:   Diabetes - diagnostic tests
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   There are various tests your doctor may perform if you have symptoms of diabetes. These include a random blood sugar test, a fasting blood sugar test and an oral glucose tolerance test.
Date:   Oct 2007
Title:   Hyperglycaemia
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Hyperglycaemia means too much glucose is circulating in the blood. When blood glucose is persistently high, a diagnosis of diabetes is made. Most people have either Type I or Type II diabetes. Some people may have conditions that can cause diabetes, such as Cushing's syndrome, pancreatitis or liver disease.
Date:   Sep 2007
Title:   National evidence based guidelines for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus
Publisher:   National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
Description:   The Evidence Based Guidelines for the Management of Type 2 Diabetes represent systematically generated statements that are designed to assist health care clinicians and consumers to make informed decisions about appropriate treatment in specific circumstances.
Date:   Jun 2005
Title:   Weight management
Publisher:   Diabetes Australia - NSW
Description:   Australians are being urged to eat better and become more active in the fight against obesity and type 2 diabetes. Over 60 per cent of Australians are classed as either overweight or obese. Research tells us that carrying too much weight can increase your risk of health problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Blood glucose monitoring
Publisher:   Diabetes Australia - NSW
Description:   Blood glucose monitoring is recommended for all people with diabetes as it is a valuable diabetes management tool which can help to give you a sense of control and freedom. Regular testing of blood glucose levels (BGL) can reinforce your healthy lifestyle choices as well as inform you of your response to other factors.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Diabetes and healthy eating
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Some tips toward a nutrition plan for those with diabetes.
Date:   Jul 2001
Title:   Diabetes and blood glucose monitoring
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Keeping track of your blood glucose level is an important part of managing diabetes mellitus (commonly known as diabetes).
Date:   Aug 2006
Title:   Diabetes explained
Publisher:   National Prescribing Service
Description:   Describes the two types of diabetes mellitus and the symptoms of diabetes.
Date:   Jun 2006
Title:   Managing your weight
Publisher:   Diabetes Australia - NSW
Description:   Being overweight or obese not only increases your risk of heart disease, stroke, some cancers and gallstones, it also makes diabetes harder to manage.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Diabetes Vaccine Development Centre
Publisher:   National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
Description:   Information about the Diabetes Vaccine Development Centre (DVDC).
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Diabetes and urine glucose monitoring
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Although used in the past to self-monitor diabetes control, urine glucose testing has been largely replaced by self blood glucose monitoring using a small, personal meter.
Date:   Aug 2006
Title:   Animation: diabetes and your body
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Take a look at this animation showing some of the long-term effects of diabetes on the body.
Date:   May 2006
Title:   Blood glucose: self-monitoring
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Regularly checking your blood glucose will ensure your diabetes treatment is working properly.
Date:   Jul 2001
Title:   Media release. New health services from 1 July
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   From 1 July, families will have access to a whole range of new health services - including a $150 voucher for teen dental care; a free health check for kids about to start school; and a guide to kids' health and development for parents.
Date:   Jul 2008
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