Health Tip: Signs You May Be Diabetic

(HealthDay News) -- About 20 million Americans have diabetes, but half of them don''t know they have it, according to the University Of Washington.

Signs and symptoms of diabetes include:

• Frequent urination.
• Always being thirsty or hungry.
• Often feeling tired.
• Blurred vision.
• Slow wound healing.
• Recurring urinary tract infections.
• Obesity.

A family history of diabetes also increases a person''s risk.

If you''re concerned that you may have diabetes, tell your doctor. You can also take a screening test to determine your level of risk.

-- Felicity Stone

Last Updated: Sept. 28, 2005