Know the signs of diabetes
In Maryland, an estimated 623,000 people have diabetes. Of these approximately 156,000 have diabetes and do not know it. *
Common symptoms:
- Urinating often
- Feeling very thirsty
- Feeling very hungry—even though you are eating
- Extreme fatigue
- Blurry vision
- Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal
- Weight loss—even though you are eating more (type 1)
- Tingling, pain, or numbness in the hands/feet (type 2)
Early detection and treatment of diabetes can decrease the risk of developing the complications of diabetes.
*Information from American Diabetes Association, October 2019