This Morning: Type 2 diabetes can be 'devastating' says expert
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Diabetes can present in several forms and with even more potential symptoms. Most of the time, people will visit a doctor if they notice anything out of the ordinary. But sometimes, simple things such as unexplained weight loss - an indicator of something potentially more severe - may go unnoticed.
When could weight loss be caused by something serious?
Weight loss without effort is usually the product of acute or chronic stress.
Stress, in particular, has a habit of suppressing people's appetite and uses up calories while people do nothing at all.
The effects are often short-term, but some people may find they lose weight while feeling fine.
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One of the diseases associated with unexplained weight loss is diabetes.
Diabetes has several different forms, including types one and two, prediabetes, maturity-onset and gestational.
Health professionals can help reverse these with the right intervention, but people must identify the symptoms first.
Each type of diabetes tends to present with similar symptoms, which may get worse with time.
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Symptoms of diabetes may include:
- Blurry vision
- Extreme hunger
- Frequent urination
- Unexplained weight loss
- Ketones present in the urine
- Fatigue
- Increased thirst
- Slow-healing sores
- Frequent infections
- Irritability
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Many of these symptoms on their own may suggest other diseases or an acute issue.
People should check with their doctor if they are concerned about one or more of the above symptoms.
Aside from diabetes, several other diseases may also see people experience unexplained weight loss.
According to the NHS, persistent and unintentional weight loss of 5 percent or more of someone's mass over six months to a year is potentially concerning.
People should raise the issue with their doctor if they experience the following general symptoms as well:
- Tiredness
- Loss of appetite
- A change in toilet habits
- Increase in illnesses or infections
The NHS said unexplained weight loss could also indicate thyroid issues, depression or cancer.