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Diabetes is a very tricky disease. Some people never show a single symptom until the disease has become serious, while others will exhibit many of the symptoms. The key to early detection, however, is to stay vigilant and, if you’re lucky, you’ll be able to spot any changes and can subsequently see a doctor about them.

Having to urinate a lot could be very normal depending on certain factors. It might be normal if your body is going through any type of change, such as pregnancy, an illness, or even after you’ve eaten a gigantic meal on Thanksgiving! But if you’re experiencing frequent urination over a prolonged period, this is a good reason to see a doctor. It’s either diabetes or possibly a problem with your prostate or bladder. Either way, seek medical help.

There’s a difference in being thirsty and being unable to quench that thirst. An insatiable thirst may be brought on by too much sodium in the body, the onset of dehydration, or even the dryness of the air. But if you can quench that thirst, you are fine. If you cannot find any relief and are constantly thirsty, you should see a physician.

Although people with diabetes often gain significant weight while struggling with the disease, one of the first symptoms of newly acquired diabetes is actually weight loss. Your body will go through a period where your fats and sugars and being metabolized like crazy, out of whack even. This is a sign that your body is going through something major. Even if it’s not diabetes, you still need to make sure by seeing a doctor.

This is another tricky symptom, as fatigue can be brought on by a number of factors. You could be suffering a B12 deficiency. You could just be totally out of shape or you could be lacking a proper sleep pattern. However, this can also be a symptom of diabetes. If you’re habitually fatigued, this is something you need to get checked out.

There’s a significant difference here between your extremities falling asleep (that tingling, sometimes painful needle-like sensation) and numbness. If you’re dealing with the former, then that’s mostly normal. Just try to improve your circulation. But numbness, where you cannot feel your hands or feet at all or they feel a little swollen or disproportionate, could be a serious symptom of diabetes.

Blurred vision can be a symptom of diabetes. If you’ve noticed that your vision has a habit of going blurry at sporadic times, this is something you want to get checked out. Some people may have trouble seeing after waking up or after getting out of the shower, but focus on if the symptom just arises out of the blue.

This is one that should be self-explanatory. If you bruise easily from light contact, you might be dealing with diabetes. It’s not set in stone that light bruising equates to diabetes, but it is a warning sign that you should get checked out.

There are many different signs and symptoms of diabetes. The ones listed above are the most common. If you experience them in conjunction with one another, or if you cannot find an alternative explanation, make sure you see your physician.