Diabetes: Common Symptoms
High blood sugar levels indicate diabetes.
The following guidelines are used to detect diabetes:
- A fasting blood glucose level above 126 mg/dl indicates diabetes.
- A fasting blood glucose level between 100 and 125 mg/dl indicates pre-diabetes, also referred to as insulin resistance.
- Unusual thirst
- Frequent urination
- Weight change (gain or loss)
- Extreme fatigue or lack of energy
- Blurred vision
- Frequent or recurring infections
- Cuts and bruises that are slow to heal
- Tingling or numbness in the hands or feet
- Trouble getting or maintaining an erection1
The following tests and procedures may help you find out if you are suffering from diabetes:
- Online Self-assessments – Self-assessments, such as the Diabetes Self-assessment, Candidiasis Self-assessment and the Magnesium Assessment, can help you determine some of the root cause(s) of your chronic conditions. Learn more about Self-assessments.
- Fasting plasma glucose test (FPG) — In the FPG test, a person's blood glucose is measured first thing in the morning before eating.
- Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) — In the OGTT test, a person's blood glucose is checked after fasting and again 2 hours after drinking a glucose-rich drink.1
- Home glucose meter — You place a small drop of blood on a paper strip and insert the strip in a home monitoring device. It gives you a reading, within a minute, of your blood sugar level. This allows you to proactively manage your condition. Many types of monitors are available, usually at most local pharmacies.
Additional Information about Diabetes
- Diabetes Overview
- Common causes of diabetes
- Help me choose a natural and alternative treatment for diabetes
- Dietary and lifestyle recommendations that may help in the treatment of diabetes
- Conventional or prescription medications used in the treatment of diabetes
- Cited Sources and Additional Reading for diabetes
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