Overview
Diabetes symptoms come from elevated blood sugar. Type 2 develops slowly over years with subtle signs; type 1 tends to arrive faster. Many people have prediabetes or early type 2 for years before symptoms bring them in.
Symptoms to watch for
- Frequent urination, especially at night
- Increased thirst
- Fatigue
- Blurry vision
- Slow-healing cuts
- Frequent infections (yeast, UTI)
- Unintentional weight loss (type 1 more than type 2)
- Numbness or tingling in feet
What else could this be?
- Overactive bladder
- Hyperthyroidism
- Diabetes insipidus
How it's diagnosed
Hemoglobin A1c ≥ 6.5%, fasting glucose ≥ 126, or 2-hour post-glucose ≥ 200. Prediabetes: A1c 5.7–6.4%.
Treatment
Lifestyle (nutrition, movement, weight loss) plus metformin as first-line for type 2. GLP-1 agonists (Ozempic, Mounjaro) and SGLT2 inhibitors when weight, heart, or kidney factors matter. Type 1 requires insulin.
When to book a visit
Book if you have symptoms or a family history — a clinician can order labs and start treatment same-day.
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How to lower A1c fast?
Reducing refined carbs, moving daily, and metformin or GLP-1 medications typically drop A1c 1–2 points in 3 months.
Can Clindle prescribe Ozempic or Mounjaro?
Yes for eligible patients — a video visit can assess, order labs, and prescribe when appropriate.