Diabetes often goes undiagnosed because many of its symptoms seem so harmless. According to the American Diabetes Association, recent studies indicate that the early detection of diabetes symptoms and treatment can decrease the chance of developing the complications of diabetes. 

If you have one or more of the following diabetes symptoms, you will want to have a glucose screening and see your doctor right away.  Lab Express offers glucose screenings for $5 when you mention this article.
 

Type 1 Diabetes

• Frequent urination
• Unusual thirst
• Extreme hunger
• Unusual weight loss
• Extreme fatigue and Irritability

Type 2 Diabetes*

• Any of the type 1 symptoms
• Frequent infections
• Blurred vision
• Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal
• Tingling/numbness in the hands/feet
• Recurring skin, gum, or bladder infections

*Often people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms