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. 2023 Sep 12;15(18):3955. doi: 10.3390/nu15183955

Table 4.

Diabulimia symptoms depend on its duration [66].

Diagnosed Duration Symptoms
Short term
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    polyuria with ketonuria,

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    polyphagia,

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    polydipsia,

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    high blood glucose (more than 250 mmol/L, but less than 600 mmol/L),

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    weakness,

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    fatigue

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    poor concentration,

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    unbalanced concentration of electrolytes (high potassium or low sodium)

Medium-term
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    dehydration (moderate to severe),

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    high blood glucose (more than 250 mmol/L, but less than 600 mmol/L),

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    weight loss,

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    muscle atrophy,

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    indigestion,

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    gastroesophageal reflux disease,

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    edema

Long term
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    high blood glucose (more than 250 mmol/L, but less than 600 mmol/L),

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    kidney damage (nephropathy),

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    neuropathy,

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    blindness (retinopathy),

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    extreme fatigue,

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    high levels of cholesterol conducing to cardiovascular problems,

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    osteoporosis