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Type 2 diabetes can often develop in the body slowly over time. In many cases a person could be living with diabetes for many years before realizing the symptoms are there. Symptoms of type 2 diabetes can include:

• Frequent infections
• Increased thirst
• Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet
• Slow-healing sores
• Frequent urination
• Increased hunger
• Fatigue
• Blurred vision
• Areas of darkened skin, usually in the armpits and neck

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Prediabetes refers to the body having a higher than normal blood sugar level. It is not yet high enough to be considered type 2 diabetes, but without a proper lifestyle and health adjustment, a person is at a higher risk to develop type 2 diabetes.

Prediabetes doesn't usually show symptoms, though one potential sign of prediabetes can be darkened skin on some parts of the body. These areas include the neck, elbows, knees, knuckles, and armpits.

You will want to speak to your primary care doctor or nutritionist to create a specific plan that is right for you. Type 2 diabetes meal plans most commonly should include:

• Lean proteins
• Minimally-processed carbohydrates
• Non-starchy vegetables
• No added salt
• No added sugars