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Table 2 Diabetes symptoms as identified by the study participants and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF)

From: “In a situation of rescuing life”: meanings given to diabetes symptoms and care-seeking practices among adults in Southeastern Tanzania: a qualitative inquiry

Symptoms identified by study participants

Symptoms identified by the IDF

Frequent urination especially at night

Frequent urination

Extreme thirsty

Excessive thirst

Blurred vision

Blurred vision

Feeling hungry all the time

Increased hunger

Extreme tiredness

Tiredness

Severe loss of body weight

Weight loss

Loss of memory

Lack of interest and concentration

Numbness in the toes/feet

A tingling sensation or numbness in the hands or feet

Falling ill frequently

 

Severe headache

 

Being quick-tempered

 

A dry mouth/throat

 

Reduced body strength

 

Excess sweating

 

Pain all over the body

 

Hallucinations

 

Itching around genital areas

 

High fever

 
 

Frequent infection

 

Slow-healing wounds

 

Vomiting and stomach pain