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Which pair are classic warning signs of diabetes?

Urinating often and feeling very thirsty.

  1. Sneezing and a runny nose
  2. Sore knees and earaches
  3. Urinating often and feeling very thirsty ✔

Why: Classic signs include urinating often, being very thirsty, feeling very hungry, extreme tiredness, blurry vision and slow-healing cuts. Some people, especially with type 2, have mild symptoms or none.

Huh, didn't know that: In children, new bedwetting after being fully potty trained can be a sign of type 1 diabetes.

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What runs but never walks? Water.
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Sources

  1. NIDDK, Diabetes Tests and Diagnosis https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/tests-diagnosis
  2. ADA, Warning Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes https://diabetes.org/about-diabetes/warning-signs-symptoms

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