Question 1

difference in type 1 and type 2 diabetes signs?

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Not much: There isn't much difference in the signs of diabetes type 1 versus type 2. Type 1 disease, however, can often present with more severe, and more sudden signs.

Question 2

frequently getting pins and needles sensation in right hand. compressed nerve or diabetes sign?

Accepted Answer

Either one: Do you have it in the other hand, or feet? A family history of dm? Then maybe dm.  Do you perform repetitve movements with your wrist?  Or recently have a trauma to your wrist? Do you wake up at night to shake your hand because of pins and needles? Then, maybe carpal tunnel syndrome with median nerve entrapement (pinched nerve) at your wrist.

Question 3

how to find put you have diabetes, or signs of diabetes?

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Diabetes: Common symptoms of diabetes include excessive thirst and urination with frequent recent weight loss. You need blood tests to confirm or make the diagnosis.

Question 4

can diabetes be a sign of pancreatic cancer?

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Not common: Often pancreatic cancer does not have symptoms until it is advanced and when the pancreas is damaged enough it can lead to diabetes but diabetes is common and usually is not a sign of pancreatic cancer.

Question 5

28y female was diagnosed wit typ2 diabetes. i change my diet &now my alc is 6.0 . i read that onset of typ2 diabetes are associated wit pancreatic cancer &now i am worried what are my chances that my diabetes is a sign .. no family history / no smoke?

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Pancreatic cancer: Millions of people all over the world have type 2 diabetes and pancreatic cancer as a cause is quite rare. Continue your diet and if you're under control,have good appetite, healthy weight and feeling well, stop worrying about having or getting cancer of the pancreas.

Question 6

signs of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Signs of diabetes are: frequent urination, thirst, blurry vision,  hunger, fatigue, unexplained weight loss, frequent infections, wounds that heal slowly, tingling in hands or feet, or you can have no symptoms at all.

Question 7

what is the first signs of diabetes?

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The classics: Hi. The classic symptoms are polydipsia (drinking a lot), polyuria (peeing a lot), and polyphagia (eating a lot). But diabetes symptoms in the undiagnosed can also include extreme fatigue, nausea and vomiting, blurred vision, lack of mental acuity, infection, and others.

Question 8

what are the usual signs of diabetes?

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Several: Full blown illness will make you urinate excessively, excessively hungry and eating lots while still managing to lose weight very quickly, very thirsty all the time, frequent infections may also be an indirect symptom.

Question 9

what are the signs of diabetes for a teen?

Accepted Answer

Typically: Children eat like a horse drink like a fish and lose weight rapidly...Like 10 pounds in a week for type 1 diabetes. 
Being overweight can lead to type 2 diabetes. A rash on the neck that looks like dirt and does not wash off is a precursor to type 2 diabetes.
If concerned see your doctor as it is easily determined by a blood test.

Question 10

can sudden food aversion to anything sweet be a sign of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely : Early symptoms of diabetes include making lots of urine and always being thirsty, fatigue, maybe weight loss, inability to sleep through the night because of need to drink and void.

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