World Diabetes Day 2022, Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes: Diabetes mellitus, also called diabetes in general use, is a chronic health condition in which the body does not produce enough insulin or does not respond to insulin normally, causing abnormally high blood sugar levels. . It affects how the body turns food into energy. Initial symptoms may occur when blood sugar levels in the body rise abnormally. Symptoms can appear quickly, but no one can always recognize them. Since the early symptoms identified vary depending on the type of diabetes. With type 1 diabetes, the warning signs are severe and can occur quickly, within a few days or weeks. With type 2 diabetes, the warning signs are mild and can be quite late, unless it causes long-term damage. Generally, type 2 diabetes is far more common than type 1 diabetes. Dr. Akash Garg, Internal Medicine Specialist and Diabetologist, Shelby Hospitals Mohali lists some of the early symptoms of this condition that should not be ignored:
Early alarming indicators of diabetes include:
increased urination – polyuria Polyuria occurs when the body urinates more often and in larger amounts than usual. It occurs when the sugar level in one’s blood becomes high.
, Excessive Thirst – Polydipsia Polydipsia Occurs when increased thirst and fluid intake compensate for fluid loss by increased urination
Increased appetite Polyphagia Polyphagia occurs when increased appetite compensates for the loss of glucose and fluid from the body.
· Excessive fatigue – Fatigue is the result of dehydration from the urine as well as fluctuating blood sugar levels.
Blurred vision – Changes in the level of fluid in the body can lead to swelling of the eyes. Therefore, the lens changes shape and fails to focus resulting in a decline in sharp vision.
· nausea and vomiting – Many factors related to blood sugar and digestive issues cause nausea related to diabetes.
A healthy lifestyle is the cornerstone of diabetes prevention. Before seeking medical help, one must focus on how to control it.
Healthy Nutrition Nutrition Healthy is the middle part of life. Increasing fiber intake with good carbohydrates, cutting down on sugar is important.
Increased physical activity
Staying active helps cells respond more effectively to insulin and lowers blood sugar levels
Weight loss
If the person is obese, losing 7% of body weight may reduce the risk of disease
Being aware of the signals early on protects the body from long-term damage. Since alarming signs can turn into early prevention of chronic disease. The aim is not to depend on the kindness of the body, but to handle and control the body to keep it healthy.