Signs of diabetes

Are any of these questions true for you? If yes, see your healthcare provider. 

• Do you feel tired all the time?

• Do you pee (urinate) often?

• Do you feel thirsty or hungry all the time?

• Are you losing weight for no reason?

• Do cuts and bruises heal slowly?

• Do you have numbness or tingling in your fingers or toes?

• Do you have blurry vision? 

What puts you at risk?

People of all backgrounds can get diabetes. But it more often affects:

• African Americans

• Alaskan Natives

• Native Americans

• Hispanics

• Asian Americans

• Pacific Islanders

Other things can raise your risk. They include:

• Having a family history of diabetes

• Being overweight

• Being over age 35

• Having diabetes during pregnancy (gestational diabetes)

• Not getting enough physical activity

• Taking certain medicines 

Why worry about diabetes?

Here's why having diabetes is a problem: 

• Diabetes keeps your body from turning food into energy.

• It can cause problems with your eyes, kidneys, nerves, and feet. It can also harm your heart and blood vessels.

• Diabetes that is not under control can make it hard to live a healthy life.