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The signs and symptoms of secondary diabetes can often go unnoticed or undetected, especially in the presence of another condition or when taking certain medications. The symptoms are generally the same as those for type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes.

Possible signs and symptoms of secondary diabetes include:

• Excessive urination (polyuria)
• Excessive thirst (polydipsia)
• Extreme hunger (polyphagia)
• Unexplained weight loss
• Increased fatigue
• Sores that are slow to heal
• Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet
• Blurred eyesight or other vision changes
• Frequent infections, including gingivitis, thrush, yeast infections and urinary tract infections