Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high.

 

SYMPTOMS:

• Increased thirst and urination

• Increased hunger

• Fatigue

• Blurred vision

• Numbness or tingling in the feet or hands

• Sores that do not heal

• unexplained weight loss

 

TREATMENT:

• Follow your diabetes meal plan.

• Make physical activity part of your routine.

• Take your medicine.

• Check your blood glucose levels.

• Work with your health care team.

• Manage your diabetes in healthy ways.