Signs you have diabetes need to see a doctor immediately

Signs that can identify the risk of diabetes that require us to quickly go to the doctor and do important tests have been clearly pointed out by medical experts such as thirst, fatigue, weight loss, slow wound healing, decreased vision...

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The rate of people with diabetes is increasing and if you are unlucky enough to get it, you will have to "live with it" for the rest of your life. However, if detected early, we can control and live peacefully with it.

Associate Professor, Dr. Tran Ngoc Luong - Director of the Central Endocrinology Hospital said that endocrine and metabolic disorders are common diseases, the incidence rate is increasing, especially type 2 diabetes, through a national survey in 2002 - 2003 for people aged 30 - 64, the rate was 2.7%, 10 years later in 2012 the rate was 5.4%, an increase of 200% compared to before. It is estimated that each year our country has about 300,000 new people with diabetes and many people die from complications of diabetes.

Type 1 diabetes is when the body is unable to produce insulin and accounts for only about 5% of diabetics. Type 2 diabetes is when the body is unable to respond to insulin properly and accounts for more than 90% of patients with the disease. The unique thing about type 2 diabetes is that the symptoms can be present for many years before we realize it.

General symptoms

Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes have some similar warning signs, such as:

Hunger and fatigue:

The body converts the food you eat into glucose - which provides energy for your cells. However, insulin is needed for your cells to absorb glucose.

If your body doesn't produce enough insulin or your cells are resistant to the insulin your body produces, glucose can't be absorbed and you won't have energy. This makes you feel hungry and tired all the time.

Urinating more often and feeling thirsty all the time

On average, a person usually urinates 4-7 times a day, but people with diabetes often urinate more often.

The reason is that diabetes causes high blood sugar levels, the body will try to eliminate excess sugar, the kidneys work harder, so you urinate more. Because you urinate too many times, you feel thirsty. Then, the more water you drink, the more you urinate.

Dry mouth and itchy skin

Itchy skin is a result of dry skin and lack of water in the body due to frequent urination. Dehydration can also cause a dry mouth.

Blurred vision

High blood glucose can cause the lens of your eye to swell and change shape, making it harder for your eye to focus. This can cause blurred vision.

Other symptoms of type 2 diabetes

These signs usually appear after a long period of high blood sugar.

Fungal infection

This happens in both sexes when you have diabetes. The fungus can grow in any warm, moist folds of skin, such as between the fingers and toes; under the breasts; in or around the genitals.

Slow wound healing

Over time, high blood sugar levels affect blood flow and damage blood vessels. This causes cuts and wounds to take longer to heal.

Painful or numb legs or feet

This is also a consequence of nerve damage.

Other signs of type 1 diabetes

Sudden weight loss

When your body can't produce energy from food, it takes energy from fat and muscle. So you can lose weight even without changing your diet.

Nausea and vomiting

When fat is broken down for energy, the body creates a new substance called ketones. The buildup of these substances can lead to a serious condition called ketoacidosis. This can cause nausea and vomiting.

When to see a doctor

If you are over 45 and at risk of diabetes, you should have your blood sugar checked. Early detection of the disease can help you prevent many dangerous complications such as cardiovascular and neurological diseases.

Therefore, you should see a doctor if:

- Feeling sick to my stomach, weak and very thirsty

- Frequent urination

- Breathe deeper and faster than normal

- Breath smells like nail polish remover

According to Infonet