L3.2.4: Signs and Symptoms

• Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus

  1. Polyuria

  2. Polydipsia

  3. Polyphagia

  4. Weight Loss
• Polyuria

  ○ Excessive urination

  ■ Kidneys get overworked to filter out excess glucose.
• Polydipsia

  ○ Excessive thirst
• Polyphagia

  ○ Excessive hunger/appetite

  ■ Glucose isn’t converted into energy thus the lack of energy causes an increase in hunger
• Weight Loss

  ○ Sudden, may be due to the improper utilization of nutrients in the body.

  ○ Through extreme urination and removing energy.
• Other Signs and Symptoms

  ○ Excessive fatigue

  ○ slow healing, excess sleep, blurred vision, weight gain