Skip to main content

What is diabetes?

Diabetes is a very common issue. People with diabetes have too much sugar in their blood. Without treatment, diabetes can lead to serious problems like:

  • Heart disease
  • Poor eyesight
  • Trouble with your kidneys

Contact your doctor right away if you notice any signs of diabetes. Some symptoms include:

  • Increased thirst
  • Frequent urination
  • Extreme hunger
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Fatigue
  • Blurred vision
  • Slow-healing sores

Managing your diabetes

It's important to work with your doctor. They can teach you how to take care of yourself. And help you feel your best. Your doctor will talk to you about checking your blood sugar before you eat. And taking insulin or oral medicine when your blood sugar is high. They can also teach you:

  • How to watch your blood sugar
  • Why you need to take your medicine
  • How to take good care of your feet
  • Which healthy habits can help you feel better

Helpful resources

You should learn as much as you can about your diabetes. Here are some links to help you:

Related articles

Also of interest:

You’re about to leave Aetna Better Health®

Links to various Aetna Better Health and non-Aetna Better Health sites are provided for your convenience. Aetna Better Health is not responsible or liable for non-Aetna Better Health content accuracy or privacy practices of linked sites or for products or services described on these sites.

Continue

You’re now leaving Aetna Better Health®

Aetna® provides info on the next page. If you don’t want to leave our site, choose the “X” in the upper right corner to close this message. Or choose “Go on” to move forward to Aetna.com.

Go on

You’re now leaving Aetna Better Health®.

CVS Health® provides the info on the next page. Aetna® is part of the CVS Health family of companies. If you don’t want to leave our site, choose the “X” in the upper right corner to close this message. Or choose “Go on” to move forward to CVS.com. 

Go on