Common symptoms of diabetes include:

* Excessive thirst and appetite
* Increased urination (sometimes as often as every hour)
* Unusual weight loss or gain
* Fatigue
* Nausea, perhaps vomiting
* Blurred vision
* In women, frequent vaginal infections
* In men and women, yeast infections
* Dry mouth
* Slow-healing sores or cuts
* Itching skin, especially in the groin or vaginal area

Doctor attention is needed about Diabetes If:

* You feel nauseated, weak, and excessively thirsty; are urinating very frequently; have abdominal pain; or are breathing more deeply and rapidly than normal — perhaps with sweet breath that smells like nail polish remover. You may need immediate medical attention for ketoacidosis — a potentially deadly complication of type 1 diabetes.
* You are having weakness or fainting spells; are experiencing a rapid heartbeat, trembling, and excessive sweating; and feel irritable, hungry, or suddenly drowsy. You could be developing hypoglycemia — low blood sugar that can occur with diabetes treatment. You may need to eat or drink a carbohydrate snack quickly to avoid more serious complications.