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The two most common types of diabetes are known as Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

Anyone can develop diabetes, but you have a higher risk if:

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• You are overweight

• You are female

• You are over the age of 45

• You don’t exercise regularly

• You have a family history of diabetes

• You are African American

• You are a woman who has had a baby weighing nine pounds or more at birth

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Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes:

If you have any of the following diabetes symptoms, see your doctor about getting your blood sugar tested:

• Urinate (pee) a lot, often at night

• Are very thirsty

• Lose weight without trying

• Are very hungry

• Have blurry vision

• Have numb or tingling hands or feet

• Feel very tired

• Have very dry skin

• Have sores that heal slowly

• Have more infections than usual