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Type 2 Diabetes

5 Textbook Signs You Could Have Type 2 Diabetes

The early stages of Type 2 diabetes may not cause symptoms. Once it progresses, these are the signs you may notice.

Lauren Smith, MASanjai Sinha, MD
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD
Updated on May 13, 2025
Featuring Sonal Chaudhry, MD, Minisha Sood, MD, Nesochi Okeke-Igbokwe, MDReviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD | May 13, 2025

Diabetes is a condition that causes blood sugar levels to rise higher than normal. Everyone experiences bouts of high or low blood sugar from time to time, but most people’s bodies can stabilize and return back to normal. For those with diabetes, however, their bodies may be unable to stabilize their blood sugar, which can cause certain symptoms.

If you notice any Type 2 diabetes symptoms, see your healthcare provider right away so you can get screened.

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Lauren Smith, MA
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Lauren Smith, MA
Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
Sanjai Sinha, MD
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Sanjai Sinha, MD
Sanjai Sinha, MD, is a board-certified physician with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in internal medicine.

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