Type 2 diabetes is a common condition where your body loses its ability to use up glucose in the blood, also known as blood sugar . There are a number of symptoms that can accompany type 2 diabetes — and many of them start to show up early.

The most common early signs of type 2 diabetes are frequent urination, extreme thirst, and persistent hunger. But there are other symptoms that may alert you to this disease. A diagnosis can feel life-changing, but types 2 diabetes is very manageable if caught early.