Diabetes: signs and risk groups.

Today is International Diabetes Day! This day reminds us of the importance of preventing, controlling and treating this disease.

Diabetes is a chronic disease, which is characterized by the increase of blood sugar (glucose) level due to insulin deficiency (type 1) or inefficient use of insulin by the body (type 2).

The main symptoms of diabetes:

1. Frequent urination: Due to the high blood sugar level, the urine volume increases.
2. Strong thirst: Increased desire to drink because of frequent urination.
3. Increased appetite: Unstable sugar levels can lead to hunger.
4. Lose weight: Despite increased appetite, uncontrolled diabetes can lead to weight loss.
5. Fatigue: general weakness, fatigue, fatigue.

Risk groups for developing diabetes include:

1. Family history: Close relatives with diabetes will increase the risk of illness.
2. Obesity or overweight: Being overweight may increase the possibility of developing type 2 diabetes.
3. Lack of physical activity: A sedentary lifestyle will increase the risk of diabetes.
4. Age: With the increase of age, the risk of diabetes will increase, especially after the age of 45.
5. Certain ethnic groups, such as African-Americans, Spanish speakers or indigenous people in some countries in Asia and Oceania, are at increased risk.
6. elevated blood sugar: when the blood sugar level is in pre-diabetes, this may be a warning signal for the development of diabetes.

The center provides services to check the existence or risk of diabetes. Diabetes examination usually includes the following procedures:
1. Blood analysis of glucose levels
2. Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c)
3. Doctor’s examination: Experts will examine and ask patients and find the typical symptoms of diabetes.

Remember, your health is in your hands, and we are ready to help you stay healthy and fight diabetes!