Almost 1.3 million Australians are living with Type 2 diabetes, which accounts for 85 to 90 per cent of all diabetes cases. It is a leading public health burden, heavily impacting the healthcare system and older demographics, though largely preventable.
Many people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms at all, meaning the condition can develop gradually and go unnoticed for years. When signs do appear, they are often subtle and easily mistaken for standard signs of ageing.
If you have any of the following, please speak to your GP:
- Feeling thirsty
- Frequently passing urine
- Blurred vision
- Fatigue and lethargy
- Slow healing wounds
- Itchy skin
- Mood swings
- Headaches
For more information on Type 2 Diabetes, click here. If you would like to make an appointment with your GP, click here or phone 8370 9777.