Wellness Wednesday: Warning signs of type 2 diabetes, how Medicare prevents further complications

Published: April 4, 2018, 2:38 p.m.

b"Because type 2 diabetes can lead to serious health complications, it's important to be aware of any diabetes warning signs and get tested for diabetes if you have any of these symptoms. Treating diabetes early can help prevent serious complications.\\nSometimes type 2 diabetes can develop without any warnings signs. In fact, about a third of all people who have type 2 diabetes don't know they have it. That's why it's important to talk to your doctor about your risk for diabetes and determine if you should be tested.\\nCommon warnings signs of diabetes include:\\n\\u2022\\tIncreased thirst\\n\\u2022\\tIncreased hunger (especially after eating)\\n\\u2022\\tDry mouth\\n\\u2022\\tFrequent urination or urine infections\\n\\u2022\\tUnexplained weight loss (even though you are eating and feel hungry)\\n\\u2022\\tFatigue (weak, tired feeling)\\n\\u2022\\tBlurred vision\\n\\u2022\\tHeadaches"