R/diabetes Thirst
Excessive thirst and increased urination are common diabetes signs and symptoms. when you have diabetes, excess glucose — a type of sugar — builds up in your blood. your kidneys are forced to work overtime to filter and absorb the excess glucose. Type 2 diabetes. type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that may be reversible with diet and lifestyle changes. symptoms include excessive thirst, frequent urination, weight loss, fatigue, and an unusual odor to your urine. most people don't know they have type 2 diabetes until they have a routine blood test. Diabetes and thirst excessive thirst is one of the first signs that you might have diabetes. thirst and having to urinate too often are both caused by too much sugar (glucose) in your blood. when. Type 1 diabetes can be subtle or life threatening. some people have no symptoms (asymptomatic) and type 1 diabetes isn't detected until blood or urine labs are run. if a person does have symptoms, early signs and symptoms are. weight los...