Diabetes can be prevented in many people. It damages many parts of the body. Other damage is not so visible. Many people with diabetes have damaged nerves that cause pain or difficulty with their gastrointestinal tracts. Constant thirst and frequent urination, unusual tiredness, extreme hunger, wounds that do not heal readily, frequent infections, numb or tingling hands or feet.
Some individuals have a greater risk than others for developing diabetes.
The test is a finger stick blood test. The results are immediately available. We have brochures in Spanish about diabetes and our social worker will help you get an appointment with a medical provider. Call Student Health if you are a student. If it is diagnosed early, diet and exercise alone may be enough to control it.