Symptoms
Frequent urination, excessive thirst, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision, slow-healing wounds.
Cause
Type 1: immune system attacks insulin-producing cells. Type 2: insulin resistance from obesity, poor diet, inactivity, genetics.
Prevention
Maintain healthy weight, exercise regularly, eat a balanced low-sugar diet, get screened if there's family history.
Treatment
Blood sugar monitoring, diet control, regular exercise, oral medication or insulin as prescribed; regular checkups for complications. Commonly used medicines: metformin, glimepiride, insulin (as prescribed).
See a doctor if
Blood sugar is very high/low, vision changes rapidly, or wounds don't heal — needs ongoing specialist care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the early symptoms of Diabetes?
Frequent urination, excessive thirst, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision, slow-healing wounds.
What causes Diabetes?
Type 1: immune system attacks insulin-producing cells. Type 2: insulin resistance from obesity, poor diet, inactivity, genetics.
How can Diabetes be prevented?
Maintain healthy weight, exercise regularly, eat a balanced low-sugar diet, get screened if there's family history.
What is the treatment for Diabetes?
Blood sugar monitoring, diet control, regular exercise, oral medication or insulin as prescribed; regular checkups for complications. Commonly used medicines: metformin, glimepiride, insulin (as prescribed).
When should I see a doctor for Diabetes?
Blood sugar is very high/low, vision changes rapidly, or wounds don't heal — needs ongoing specialist care.
Reviewed by the Swasthya Suchi pharmacy team for general accuracy · Last updated: 2026-08-10