How to prevent diabetes

In this section:

What are the symptoms of diabetes?

Common symptoms of diabetes include

There are different types of diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes

What are 10 warning signs of diabetes

Causes of diabetes

What food causes diabetes

Causes and prevention of diabetes

People with any type of diabetes can have these symptoms. Some other symptoms, and how quickly the symptoms develop, depend on the type of diabetes that you have. Talk with your primary health care professional about any symptoms you are having and ask if you should be tested for diabetes.

Your primary health care professional may be a doctor, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner.

Type 1 diabetes symptoms

In addition to some of the common diabetes symptoms listed above, people with type 1 diabetes may also have an unexplained weight loss.

Causes of diabetes type 1

Most people don’t know they have type 1 diabetes until they develop diabetes symptoms.

Symptoms of type 1 diabetes usually develop quickly, over a few days or weeks. Type 1 diabetes is often diagnosed in children and young adults, but it can begin at any age.

Children with type 1 diabetes typically develop symptoms over a short period of time. Common symptoms of type

how is type 2 diabetes caused by diet

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