General information
Diabetes is a disturbing but common medical condition. If you have diabetes, you need to manage your blood sugars and monitor them regularly to make sure they are within the target norms. There are several types of diabetes, although the two main types are type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Warning signs of diabetes
The symptoms of diabetes can occur over time or can appear quickly. Different types of diabetes can have similar or different warning signs. Some general warning signs are:
- extreme thirst
- dry mouth
- frequent urination
- hunger
- fatigue
- nervous behavior
- blurred vision
- wounds do not heal quickly
- itchy skin or dry skin
- yeast infections.
Other warning signs of type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, although it can occur at any age. A child may experience these additional symptoms:
- Sudden weight loss
- Yeast infection in girls before puberty
- Flu-like symptoms, including vomiting, bad breath, breathing problems, and loss of consciousness.
Other warning signs of type 2 diabetes
Ju nuk mund të vini re simptoma të papritura të diabetit të tipit 2, por shenjat paralajmëruese të renditura më sipër mund t'ju tërheqin vërejtjen për një gjendje serioze. Ju mund të diagnostikoheni me diabet sepse shkoni te mjeku për:
- infeksione të vazhdueshme ose plagë që shërohen ngadalë
- probleme me zemrën
- ndërlikime që shoqërohen me rritje të nivelit të sheqerit në gjak.
Trajtimi
Diabetes can be treated in several ways. Diet, physical activity and careful monitoring are important if you have diabetes, regardless of its type. If you have type 1 diabetes, you will need to take insulin. This is because your body does not produce it. If you have type 2 diabetes, you should check your condition with lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise. You may also need to take oral or injectable medications, including insulin or metformin, to manage your blood sugar levels.
Source: Healthline
