Unquenchable thirst, frequent urination, weight loss without trying, weakness and fatigue, tingling or numbness in hands, legs of feet and cut and bruises that take a long time to heal are the most common symptoms of both diabetes, says Dr. Pascual De Santis, Endocrinologist with Baptist Health South Florida.

Cathy Clark-Reyes, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health Primary Care, affirms diabetes could be a tricky illness because it is silent and the patient doesn’t feel anything about it.