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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.

What Happens Next?

If you recognise any of these symptoms, especially the 4 Ts, it is really important that you do not ignore them. Early detection allows for better management. Please contact us to arrange a blood test or consultation.

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Further Information

Understanding Type 2 Diabetes: The Insulin Key

Managing Type 2 Diabetes: You Are in the Driver’s Seat

Metformin: A Helper for Your Insulin Key

Your Annual Diabetes Review: A Yearly MOT

To learn more about the symptoms of diabetes and when to see a GP, please visit the NHS website.

Learn more about diabetes

 

 

Last reviewed: 06 April 2026
Next review due: 06 April 2029