Individuals can experience different signs and symptoms of diabetes, and sometimes the symptoms may be so mild that it may go unnoticed.

Some of the symptoms commonly experienced include:

• Excessive thirst

• Frequent urination 

• Increase in appetite 

• Weight loss or weight gain 

• Extreme fatigue and irritability 

• A tingling sensation or numbness in the hands or feet

• Blurred vision

• Frequent infections

• Itchy skin 

• Delay in healing wounds and cuts 

If you have observed any of these diabetes signs and symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.  The earlier diabetes is diagnosed, the better the chances of preventing serious complications of diabetes.