Diabetes can be one of
the worst lifestyle disorders to have.
There are two forms of
diabetes–type 1 and type 2. Type 1 is basically genetic in nature. Type 2
diabetes is the one that stems from wrong lifestyle choices.
There are some signs
that help you realize you need to take care of your blood sugar levels before
it is too late:
1. THIRST
When you have diabetes,
your kidneys have to work extra hard to regulate excess glucose. This glucose
is released in the urine and, along with it, some very essential minerals also
get flushed out of the body which makes you feel dehydrated.
2. FREQUENT URINATION
As your body needs to
clear out extra glucose from the body, you would urinate more frequently.
3. HUNGER
When you have diabetes,
the body is unable to digest glucose which is needed to release energy. When the
glucose does not get digested, you do not have enough energy and this might
lead to hunger.
4. DRY SKIN
High blood sugar makes your
skin tissues more prone to dryness. Hence, you might experience itchiness and
may become more prone to skin infections.
5. TINGLING FEELING IN
THE LIMBS
Diabetes damages the
nerves that send signals from the brain to the limbs. Due to this, you feel
numbness and tingling.
6. SLOW HEALING
Diabetes slows down the
process of cell regeneration and hence, slows down the process of healing.
7. SORES
This happens due to
blood vessel damage which is caused by diabetes.
8. LOSING WEIGHT
As insufficient insulin
does not let glucose release energy, the body starts burning existing fat to
fuel itself. This leads to weight loss.
There are some people
who are prone to developing diabetes:
- If you are above 45 and lead a sedentary lifestyle.
- If you are over-weight and eat junk food.
- If you do not exercise at all.
- If it runs in your family.
- If you have a blood pressure problem.
- If you have a cholesterol problem.
You can prevent diabetes
by leading a healthy lifestyle which involves eating a balanced healthy diet and
working out regularly.
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