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Type 2 diabetes symptoms often seem vague and of no consequence. They are often put at the bottom of our worries list. But this could be a serious mistake because not knowing what they are could kill you.

The most common symptoms of type 2 diabetes are increased thirst or hunger, weight loss, fatigue, increased urination, blurred vision, sores that do not heal by themselves, bad circulation, irritability, leg pain and dry mouth.

In America alone there are about six million people who have type 2 diabetes and have no idea that they have it. They may perhaps believe that their symptoms are minor and not worth worrying about when in fact they could be in extreme danger.

If your health is generally good and your under 45 years of age, it's quite possible that type 2 diabetes symptoms are related to another illness. But, if you are overweight and/or over 45 years of age, you should make an appointment with your doctor and relate about your worries. It may be nothing, but it's better to attack diabetes at the beginning.

Complications will result if your symptoms turn out to be from type 2 diabetes and they are ignored. Glucose levels will rise and this in turn will start to damage blood vessels and nerves. Complications are numerous, such as heart disease, retinopathy, amputations and peripheral neuropathy.

Unlike other forms of the disease type 2 diabetes symptoms may worsen slowly. Your health care provider will give you a diagnosis of any symptoms and determine if they are in fact the dreaded disease. Diabetes is not to be taken lightly and ignoring its symptoms is not advisable.

In addition to watching for symptoms, be aware that there are many risk factors for type 2 diabetes. Some of them come from our family history and genetics and so are with us always, but some can be turned around to help reverse or prevent the disease.