TABLE 2.
Symptoms Present at Diagnosis
| Adult Diagnosis (n = 856) | Pediatric Diagnosis (n = 1,670) | |
|---|---|---|
| Excessive thirst** | 84.3% | 90.0% |
| Fatigue* | 77.9% | 73.2% |
| Polyuria** | 77.0% | 84.6% |
| Weight loss | 73.9% | 71.4% |
| Blurred vision** | 49.3% | 20.0% |
| Increased appetite | 39.1% | 35.4% |
| Headache | 26.6% | 25.8% |
| Vaginal yeast infection** | 21.3% | 7.4% |
| Nausea or vomiting** | 17.5% | 31.9% |
| Flu-like symptoms** | 17.4% | 29.9% |
| Other | 15.0% | 12.3% |
| Tingling hands and feet** | 12.4% | 3.7% |
| Slow-healing of sores** | 11.8% | 5.9% |
| Stomach pain** | 11.1% | 21.6% |
| Urinary tract infection** | 9.0% | 4.1% |
| Bedwetting** | 4.4% | 1.7% |
| Changes in gums** | 4.0% | 39.7% |
| Unsure/don’t remember* | 1.1% | 2.3% |
*
P <0.05.
**
P <0.001. Boldface type indicates statistical significance.