Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Alternate Names : Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus, Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus, NIDDM
What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?
Symptoms of type 2 diabetes usually develop slowly over time. They are not as noticeable
as in type 1 diabetes. Many people who have type 2 diabetes never have any symptoms at all. If they do
develop symptoms, they are usually linked to high levels of glucose in the blood and can include:
excessive hunger
excessive thirst
fatigue
and weakness
frequent urination
and an increase in the amount of urine passed
infections of the skin, vagina, bladder, or other areas
nausea
vomiting
visual problems,
such as blurred vision
weight loss in spite of
increased appetite and thirst
Diabetic ketoacidosis
sometimes occurs in people with type 2 diabetes. When the cells in the body don't get enough glucose,
the body starts to burn fat for energy. This produces waste products known as ketones. High levels of
ketones can result in too much acid in the body, called ketoacidosis. This condition requires medical
attention right away to prevent coma and death. Symptoms it can cause include:
dehydration
dry lips
sunken eyes
labored breathing
vomiting
abdominal distress,
fruity-smelling breath
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