Describe the general symptoms of diabetes mellitus and the signs and symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis. What should you do if the athlete shows signs and symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis?


The following are the typical symptoms of diabetes, although individuals with type 2 diabetes can have symptoms that go unnoticed: urinating often; feeling very thirsty; itchy dry skin; feeling very hungry; extreme fatigue; blurry vision; weight loss (even they individual is eating more); tingling, pain, or numbness in the hands/feet (type 2); cuts/bruises that are slow to heal; and more infections than usual.

With the onset of these symptoms, loss of consciousness may occur rapidly, followed by a coma. If the athlete has any of the signs or symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis, activate the EMS system.

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