The following symptoms of diabetes are typical. However, some people with diabetes have symptoms so mild that they go unnoticed.

Common symptoms of diabetes:

·       Urinating often

·       Feeling very thirsty

·       Feeling very hungry—even though you are eating

·       Extreme fatigue

·       Blurry vision

·       Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal

·       Weight loss—even though you are eating more (type 1)

·       Tingling, pain, or numbness in the hands/feet (type 2)

What is type 1 diabetes?

Your pancreas cannot make insulin or makes too little.  Blood glucose cannot be used effectively and leads to Hyperglycemia. 

What is type 2 diabetes?

Your body does not use insulin properly.  This develops in middle aged or older adults. 

Treatment to manage Diabetes can include:

·       healthy eating

·       exercise

·       medications to help monitor your glucose levels.

The prevalence, costs, and impact of diabetes in Virginia

·       Approximately 816,700 adults in Virginia, or 10.3% of the adult population, have diagnosed diabetes, with 56,000 new cases annually.

·       Diabetes leads to severe complications, including heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure, contributing to nearly 400,000 deaths in the U.S. each year.

·       The financial burden of diabetes in Virginia is significant, with estimated annual costs of $8.3 billion, including $8.2 billion in direct medical expenses and $180 million in lost productivity.

Help Prevent Diabetes. Treat Obesity

Diabetes and obesity remain significant health issues in the United States.

·       Roughly 42% (110 million) of American adults are affected by obesity.

·       Nearly 15 million children and adolescents in the U.S. are affected by obesity.

If you’re overweight, will you always develop type 2 diabetes?

A: Being overweight is a risk factor for developing diabetes, but other risk factors such as how much physical activity you get, family history, ethnicity, and age also play a role.

Unfortunately, many people think that weight is the only risk factor for type 2 diabetes, but many people with type 2 diabetes are at a normal weight or only moderately overweight.

Learn more at diabetes.org   | 

 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383) 

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Find more statistics at diabetes.org/Statistics.

Learn more at diabetes.org/advocacy/obesity

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” – Isaiah 41:10