How To Know If You Are a Diabetic? Symptoms, Treatments, and Complications

Diabetes is not just like any other common health problem. The way you live and your lifestyle habits are powerful enough to change your life, either into a life worth living or a life living for the sake of purposelessness. You would not know you have been diagnosed with diabetes until one day, noticing the symptoms of diabetes out of nowhere. Diabetes has no cure; moreover,  what if you aren’t aware that you have been diagnosed with diabetes? There are two types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2. Hence, knowing about the early signs, symptoms, and preventive measures is better to be safe than sorry. Know whether you are being affected by diabetes with the helpful suggestions by Dr. Durai, the best doctor for diabetes. 

Estimates reveal that approximately 45%, restating to around 77 million Indian population, show the prevalence of diabetes but are undiagnosed despite having provision of healthcare. At the same time, 35 million people are leading a life with undiagnosed diabetes. 

This blog shares insights on how to know if you have diabetes and how to make it more manageable. Continue reading to benefit. 

Symptoms: 

When diabetes is undiagnosed, it makes symptoms worse, and you may not understand the symptoms until it reacts badly to the rise of blood sugar levels and leads to other chronic health issues. Here are the warning signs; 

Note: Some signs are common for both types of diabetes. 

• Excessive Thirst: 

A thirst for water that is just so extreme is one of the early signs of diabetes. Not only for water but when you feel like you keep on drinking something liquid all the time, know that diabetes has just kicked in. 

• Unintended Weight Loss: 

Even when you are not on a focused weight loss journey, if you seem to lose weight all of a sudden, you have already developed diabetes.

• Regular Visit to the Toilet:

Frequent urination is one of the most common signs of diabetes. When people regularly visit the toilet, the body pushes out excess sugar in the blood. 

• Extreme Hunger: 

The human body cannot effectively use sugar for energy, resulting in increased hunger, a common sign of diabetes. 

• Lower Vision: 

You will notice your eyesight getting blurred, making it hard to focus. High blood sugar levels dry up the vitreous fluid responsible for eyesight, resulting in no clear vision and sight. 

• Strange Sensations: 

Sensing strange sensations like burning, ticklishness, and numbness in the feet, causing nerve damage due to high blood sugar levels. If you are struggling with a burning foot problem and looking for a credible foot burning treatment, Dr. Durai’s diabetic and foot care specialty center will surely be the place you are looking for. Start your therapy for burning your foot to retain your flawless walk and defeat diabetes. You can find information on the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of burning feet on our website.

Specific Warning Signs – Type 1

Type 1 Diabetes is usually found in children from 4 to 6 years and young adults from 10 to 14 years, but type 1 diabetes can occur at any age. 

• Unintended and abrupt loss of weight in children 
• Night time wetting 
• Flu symptoms such as nausea and breathing problems
• Vaginal and yeast infections in adolescent girl children 

When flu symptoms begin showing, remember the condition needs immediate medical attention. 

Specific Warning Signs – Type 2

Type 2 diabetes symptoms occur casually, and sometimes, they are very subtle to notice and recognize.

• Getting infections in various parts of the body frequently 
• Slow healing of wounds and infections 
• Sensations like burning, tingling, and numbness in the palms and the feet. 
• Heart disorders like angina, heart attack, and heart failure.
• Affected immune system 
• Diabetic neuropathy – never damage due to high blood sugar levels. 
• Disuburbence in eyesight and blurry vision 

Risk Factors of Diabetes:

Since both types of diabetes can develop in anyone at any time, people with high chances of being affected by diabetes should be more precautioned with the following risk factors; 

Type 1 – Generally found in children and adolescents, yet it can occur at any age  

History of immediate family members like parents/grandparents or siblings diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. 

• Genetical issues 

• Environmental factors 

• Obesity 

• Unhealthy lifestyle 

Type 2 – Though type 2 diabetes in older and middle-aged people is common, young adults should also be alarmed by these risk factors, as type 2 diabetes may target them as well.

• Aged 45 and above 

• Being overweight/obese 

• Immobile or less active life 

• Family history of diabetes 

• Unhealthy food habits 

Note: Females dealing with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) are at a high risk of being diagnosed with diabetes. 

In other cases, females who have gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy) have a higher chance of developing diabetes in the future. 

If you’re a woman concerned about your risk of developing diabetes and want to learn more about the early signs, causes, and symptoms specific to women, be sure to check out our recent blogs on our official website.

Preventive Measures: 

On an unfavorable occasion, there is no prevention for type 1 diabetes. Still, with the utmost care and tailored prevention methods, you can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes in older and young adults. 

• Children are prone to infections, which are the gateway to type 1 diabetes. Hence, preventing viral infections like mumps and measles should be a priority. 
• Autoimmune disorders are also a stimulant of type 1 diabetes. Check with your diabetes consultant to identify them and reduce the possibility of being hit by diabetes. 
• Maintaining a healthy weight is essential for type 2 diabetes. If you feel obese, consider reducing fat in the abdomen, as it increases the risk of insulin sensitivity. 
• Following a healthy diet is crucial for preventing and managing diabetes. Include nutrition-rich foods, fiber, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Avoid alcohol consumption and highly processed and sugary foods. 
• Focus on minimal physical activities and exercises such as cycling, jogging, and swimming. Be physically active for at least 150 minutes per week. 
• Check your blood sugar levels before you are tested positive for diabetes. Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels helps prevent full-fledged diabetes. 
• Sound sleep of 7 to 8 hours can reduce the risk of developing several health complications; it could help prevent diabetes, too.
• Quitting smoking, avoiding alcohol and drug consumption, managing stress, and staying hydrated are the other things to follow as preventive measures for diabetes. 

‘Prevention is always better than cure’. Diabetes is a big nuisance, and people who live with it are already losing their temper. If you ever find yourself with the above-mentioned early warning signs and risk factors of diabetes, concentrate on the preventive measures given. It is ok if you have noticed the symptoms of diabetes and are looking for the best diabetes hospital. Dr. Durai’s diabetes and diabetic foot care specialties center in Pudukottai is there to diagnose and treat you properly. Dr. Durai has over 10 years of experience in treating diabetes and foot problems associated with diabetes, making sure they don’t reoccur. Choosing Dr Durai as your personal diabetes consultant will be the right decision for your health. 

For appointments and queries about diabetes and foot care, visit us or email us at our official website https://drduraisdiabeticcare.com/ or drop mail at dr.duraisdiabetes@gmail.com. 

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