Diabetes Symptoms in Women

Knowing the different diabetes symptoms in women is your first line of defense when it comes to managing the condition.

Diabetes Symptoms in Women and Men

A number of diabetes symptoms affect both men and women. These symptoms include:

• Excessive thirst. This is a very common diabetes symptom in women and can happen despite drinking plenty of water.


• Increased frequency of urination, especially at night. Although women often urinate more than men do, this can also be a diabetes symptom and is very common in women.


• Frequent hunger. Women who have diabetes can experience extreme hunger and an increase in appetite.


• Unwanted or unexplained weight loss. This diabetes symptom in men and women is caused by the body's inability to utilize glucose for energy.


• Constant fatigue. Lack of energy makes men and women feel tired all the time.


• Blurred vision. High levels of glucose in the blood can accumulate in the lens of the eye, causing it to change in shape. This results in blurred vision.


• Tingling or numbness in the hands and feet. Failure to manage blood sugar levels can damage the nerves in the body's extremities.


• Recurring infections and wounds that heal slowly. This diabetes symptom in women and men may be the result of a weakened immune system.

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