What you may notice
Symptoms can overlap with other conditions and vary between people.
- Sometimes no early symptoms
- Increased thirst
- Frequent urination
- Slow-healing wounds
Understanding care
Clinical care may include glucose testing, complication checks and an individualized long-term management plan. A qualified clinician decides which investigations and options fit the individual situation.
When to seek help
Seek clinical testing for persistent thirst, frequent urination or weight loss. Vomiting with unusual drowsiness, deep breathing, confusion or collapse requires emergency assessment.
For severe breathing difficulty, collapse, suspected stroke, or another emergency, call local emergency services immediately. In India, call 112.
Read the medical sources
These sources support the educational article and offer more detail.
Prepared from the linked sources. This summary has not had an independent clinician review. A qualified clinician can assess symptoms and explain which information applies to you.
