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Diabetes F/u

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Diabetes symptoms vary depending on how much your blood sugar is elevated. some people, especially those with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, may not experience symptoms initially. in type 1 diabetes, symptoms tend to come on quickly and be more severe. some of the signs and symptoms of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are: 1. increased thirst 2. frequent urination 3. extreme hunger 4. unexplained weight loss 5. presence of ketones in the urine (ketones are a byproduct of the breakdown of muscle and Type 1 diabetes type 1 diabetes is thought diabetes f/u to be caused by an immune reaction (the body attacks itself by mistake). risk factors for type 1 diabetes are not as clear as for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. known risk factors include:. Your hcp (healthcare provider) may then choose to add anti-diabetic agents (pills) to help manage your diabetes along with regular a1c blood draws (where they can measure your average blood glucose value over the last 3 months) if more is needed. See