17/06/2023
Diabetes symptoms everyone should know
Not everyone recognizes the early symptoms of diabetes to get the right treatment and care plan. Diabetes is an increasingly common disease in Vietnamese society. According to statistics from the Ministry of Health in the past 10 years, the number of diabetes patients in our country has increased by 211%, Vietnam is the country with the highest number of new cases of diabetes in the world. In addition, the rate of diabetes in young people is also increasing gradually.
Most of the early symptoms of diabetes are in the level of glucose - a type of sugar in the blood that is higher than normal. The signs of diabetes are often difficult to recognize in the early stages. Many people do not know until their disease progresses, making treatment difficult. Let's refer to the most recognizable signs of diabetes through the article below.
Always thirsty
When blood sugar is high, the human body will increase the separation of water in the cells to pump it into the blood, to dilute the excess sugar. At that time, the cells will continue to send signals to the body to continuously supply water. At this stage, the patient will feel thirsty even after drinking enough water.
Incredible weight loss
Diabetes causes the body to be unable to convert energy from food, so it has to get energy from fat and muscle. Lack of insulin leads to a decrease in the synthesis of proteins and fats, an increase in the process of losing proteins and fats, and as a result, the patient will lose weight for no apparent reason. The body also produces more energy than usual due to the loss of glucose through the urine.
Symptoms of diabetes - hunger and fatigue
When the body cannot absorb the required amount of sugar in the blood to release energy due to lack of insulin, excess sugar is stored in the blood and leaves the body. Therefore, the body will need more food than usual to compensate for the lack of energy, which leads to frequent hunger and fatigue.
Urinate several times a day
When you have diabetes, your kidneys tend to work harder to get rid of excess sugar, causing you to p*e more than usual. We should see a doctor if we observe that we urinate more than 7 times a day for a long period of time.
Symptoms of diabetes - poor vision
High blood sugar will destroy the capillaries in the lower part of the eye, causing bleeding, edema, and reduced vision. If your vision suddenly becomes poor, it is most likely one of the symptoms of diabetes.
Susceptible to infections and fungal infections
People with diabetes often feel a tingling sensation all over their body. This is due to high blood sugar levels, the body's immune system is suppressed, causing resistance to decrease. At that time, bacteria and fungi have the opportunity to attack and enter the patient's body.
The above are common symptoms in the early stages of diabetes that are easily overlooked or mistaken for other diseases. However, it is best for us to take into account our annual general health check-up to ensure optimal health.
