Unusual Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes

Do you know the unusual symptoms of type 2 diabetes? If we or any of our family are experiencing a combination of these symptoms we should get tested for diabetes.

• * frequent infections


• * cuts and bruises that take a long time to heal


• * high blood pressure


• * headaches


• * stomach pains


• * slow-healing sores or cuts


• * itching of the skin (usually around the vaginal or groin area)


• * frequent yeast infections


• * recent weight gain


• * velvety dark skin changes of the neck, armpit and groin, called acanthosis nigricans


• * decreased vision


• * impotency


• * increased hunger (especially after eating)


• * dry mouth


• * fatigue (weak, tired feeling)


• * loss of consciousness (rare)


• * red, swollen, tender gums


• * urinary tract infection


• * nausea and vomiting because of ketoacidosis (acute symptom)


• * dehydration and low blood levels of potassium


• * altered mental status (depression, irritability)

Some of these symptoms are also symptoms of other diseases, but if we are experiencing a number of these signs it should alert us to the possibility that we may be suffering from diabetes.

Often a person may not even be aware they have diabetes until the symptoms or the complications become so severe that they cann't be ignored.

Don't wait until that happens, check out these not so familiar symptoms of type 2 diabetes.

Even if you don't have diabetes you maybe suffering from another medical condition that requires medical attention.