However, excess weight, family history of the disease, and getting older increase one's chances of developing diabetes. Symptoms of diabetes may be so slight a person does not notice them. Symptoms may include fatigue and a feeling of illness, great thirst, frequent urination, sudden weight loss, blurred vision, slow healing of infections, and genital itching. There is no known cure for diabetes. Treatment must continue throughout life.
Treatment can help control diabetes.
It also reduces the likelihood of long-term problems from this disease and increases the chances of a long, healthy life. Your doctor also may talk to you about using less salt. Exercise also is an important part of weight and diabetes control. Start exercising slowly and with the advice of your doctor. If diet and exercise alone are not effective, your doctor may also prescribe an oral drug.