The 4 Ts: Spotting the Signs of Type 2 Diabetes

Key Information:

• Silent Symptoms: Type 2 diabetes can develop very slowly. Because the signs are not always obvious, it is easy to miss them.
• The 4 Ts: To help you spot the warning signs, remember “The 4 Ts”:
• Toilet: Going to the toilet a lot, especially needing to get up during the night to urinate.
• Thirsty: Feeling thirsty all the time and being unable to quench your thirst, no matter how much you drink.
• Tired: Feeling much more tired than usual without a clear reason (fatigue).
• Thinner: Losing weight without trying to.
• Other Warning Signs:
• Blurred vision.
• Cuts and grazes taking longer than usual to heal.