Symptoms of diabetes

Those who develop Type I diabetes usually experience a rapid onset of symptons, which may include:

• frequent urination
• extreme thirst or hunger
• unusual weight loss
• blurred vision
• extreme fatigue
• unexplained nausea and/or vomiting
• irritability and/or extreme fatigue
• sweet-smelling breath

People with Type II diabetes may experience few or no symptons, until the disease is identified in a routine medical examination or after the sudden onset of a secondary health problem. However symptons may include:

• any symptons of Type I diabetes
• frequent infections
• slow healing of cuts, sores or skin infections
• tingling or numbness in hands or feet
• recurring skin, gum or bladder infections

For more information about the disease, or a list of support groups in your area, call your local branch of the Canadian Diabetes Association (in addition to provincial ofices, there are 170 local branches across Canada).