Last updated: 22 June 2023

Next review: 22 June 2024

Symptoms of diabetes

Diabetes is diagnosis using blood tests. Several tests may be needed to confirm this.

If you have any of these symptoms, speak to your GP:

  • feeling very thirsty
  • passing urine more often than usual, particularly at night
  • blurred vision
  • cuts or wounds that heal slowly
  • feeling very tired
  • weight loss and loss of muscle bulk.

Get more information about NHS Health Checks and how they can help to prevent diabetes and other long term conditions.

Use your Know Your Risk tool to find out your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. It only takes three minutes.