Research Article

Perceived Symptoms in People Living with Impaired Glucose Tolerance

Table 2

Symptoms expressed by individuals with IGT.

CategoriesSymptom

Altered sensationsTingling muscles
Numbness in legs, feet, toes
Numbness in arms, hands, fingers
Cramps in the legs, calves
Burning legs, feet
Increased sensitivity
Perceived lack of energyTremulousness
Faintness
Cold sweat
Shaky and dizzy
Muscle and joint painPain in the back, shoulders,
arms, neck, joint,
hips, calves
Rigidity, stiffness
Arthralgia
Inexplicable fatigueAbnormally tired
Increasing fatigue
Need for rest
Lack of strength
Impaired vision and discomfort in the eyesImpaired vision
Dry eyes
Irritated, watery eyes
Gastrointestinal tractIncreased thirst
Dry mouth
Gas, constipation
Diarrhoea
Frequent urinationNocturnal urination
Large amounts of urine
Frequent urination