Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common diseases of civilisation. Diabetes 2 is usually caused by obesity and an unhealthy lifestyle. Diabetes can cause serious damage to the body, especially if it remains unrecognised and untreated.

 

 

To diagnose diabetes, it is important to recognise the symptoms at an early stage. People often suffer from the symptoms of diabetes for a long time without associating them with the disease.

 

Symptoms for diabetes type 2

 

• Increased feeling of hunger, especially after meals
• severe thirst
• Tiredness and feeling of weakness
• Dry mouth
• Strong urge to urinate
• Increased incidence of urinary tract infections
• Visual disturbances
• Frequent headaches

 

 

The following Symptoms for type 2 diabetes occur less frequently, but are a clear indication of diabetes.

 

• Poor healing of wounds
• Dark skin discolouration around the neck and armpits
• Itching in the groin area
• Visual impairment

 

 

Anyone suffering from these symptoms should talk to their doctor and have themselves tested for diabetes.