risk factors.

Who Should Consider Getting Checked?

Testing may be especially important if nighttime symptoms occur along with risk factors such as:

• Family history of diabetes
• Overweight or obesity
• High blood pressure
• Previous gestational diabetes
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Physical inactivity
• Older age

When to Seek Medical Advice

Consider speaking with a healthcare professional if you experience:

• Excessive thirst
• Frequent nighttime urination
• Unexplained fatigue
• Tingling or numbness
• Blurred vision
• Unexplained weight loss
• Slow-healing wounds

Seek urgent medical care if you develop severe weakness, confusion, vomiting, rapid breathing, or loss of