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Our Symptom checker provides clinical advice on what to do next based on your symptoms.

Why a diabetes test might be overdue for you

Diabetes is being diagnosed too late in many Australians, and by delaying a visit to the doctor they put themselves at risk of life-threatening health problems.

Diabetic ketoacidosis

Information about diabetic ketoacidosis, a condition caused when you have a high blood sugar level, and not enough insulin in your body to break it down to use for energy .

Diabetic retinopathy

Discover how diabetes can slowly damage your retina (the back of your eye). This can lead to diabetic retinopathy and vision problems.

HbA1c test

Find out about the HbA1c test — a type of blood test used to help diagnose diabetes and monitor blood sugar control in people with diabetes.

Amputation

The loss of a limb can be life-changing, but support is available. Read all about amputation, including preparation, recovery and rehabilitation.

Diabetic neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that affects people with diabetes. It can cause numbness but symptoms depend on which nerves are damaged.

Hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar)

Hyperglycaemia is too much glucose (sugar) in your blood. Find out how this feels and what to do if your blood sugar is higher than it should be.

Neuropathy

Neuropathy is a nerve condition that can lead to pain, numbness, weakness or tingling in one or more parts of the body. Learn more about neuropathy.

Peripheral neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy is a type of nerve damage. It can cause pain, numbness or tingling in your arms and legs. Learn about some of the possible causes and treatments here.

Diabetes

Diabetes is a condition where your blood sugar levels become too high. Find out about the types of diabetes and the treatment options.

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