Last Update: 07/29/07

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Detecting diabetes

from the University of Washington

About 20 million Americans have diabetes, but half of them don't know they have it, according to the University Of Washington. Signs and symptoms of diabetes include:

• Frequent urination.
• Always being thirsty or hungry.
• Often feeling tired.
• Blurred vision.
• Slow wound healing.
• Recurring urinary tract infections.
• Obesity.
• A family history of diabetes also increases a person's risk.

If you're concerned that you may have diabetes, tell your primary care physician. You can also take a screening test to determine your level of risk.

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