Silent Signals: Thirst, Fatigue, and the Diabetes You Didn’t Know You Had

Dr. G explains how type 2 diabetes can develop quietly and describes common but often overlooked early signs — persistent thirst and urination, fatigue, blurry vision, recurrent infections, slow-healing cuts, numbness in the feet, increased hunger, and unexplained weight loss. The episode also covers how diabetes is diagnosed (A1C, fasting glucose, and glucose tolerance tests), who should be tested, when high blood sugar becomes an emergency, and why regular screening and early detection matter to prevent serious complications.