Sometimes pre-diabetes is only picked up when a person gets a blood test done, often for a different matter. This can be a shock for many people so here is a list of symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes, so you know what to look out for:
- Excessive thirst, especially at night
- Frequently peeing
- Blurred vision
- Repeatedly getting thrush or itching around the penis or vagina
- Losing weight without trying to
- Cuts or wounds taking longer to heal
For more information about the symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes go to Diabetes.org.uk/diabetes-symptoms or to Nhs.uk/type-2-diabetes/symptoms.
To find out exactly what Type 2 Diabetes is click here, or to find out how to prevent it click here.