Excessive thirst and dry mouth

Frequent urination

Unexplained weight loss

Constant fatigue

Blurred vision

Numbness or tingling in hands and feet

Slow-healing cuts or sores

Recurring infections (skin, urinary, vaginal)

Type 1 Diabetes: Symptoms appear quickly; may include fruity-smelling breath, stomach pain, and nausea (signs of diabetic ketoacidosis).

Type 2 Diabetes: Often silent for years; early signs may go unnoticed.

Gestational Diabetes: Usually no symptoms—detected through routine screening during pregnancy.