10 early symptoms that can point to diabetes

A healthcare worker pricks a patient's finger for a blood sugar test using a lancet device. superbeststock // Shutterstock Early diabetes symptoms include strong thirst, frequent urination, hunger, weight loss without trying, fatigue and blurry vision, but many people notice none of them. November is American Diabetes Month, and World Diabetes Day falls on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. The International Diabetes Federation's theme for 2026 and 2027 is "Early Action on Diabetes."About 40.1 million people in the U.S. (12%) had diabetes in 2023, and about 11 million adults with diabetes have not been diagnosed; another 115.2 million adults have prediabetes, according to the CDC. Thirst, frequent urination and tiredness together point to high blood sugar far more than any one of them alone, and only a blood test can confirm it.

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