Overeating but losing weight? Symptoms of diabetes

「Symptoms and Managementof diabetes」

 

▶ What is Diabetes?

 

Diabetes is a type of metabolic disease such as insufficient insulin secretion or inability to function normally.

 

Hyperglycemia, which increases the concentration of glucose in the blood, causes a number of symptoms and signs and excretes glucose from the urine.

 

 

▶ Sign of diabetes

 

According to data such as “Web MD,” frequent infections can be a sign of diabetes.

 

① When you have an infectious disease and are not getting well treated, you need to suspect that it is diabetes.

 

Diabetes usually weakens the immune system, making it susceptible to infections such as cellulitis, urinary tract infections, and vaginitis.

 

② If you urinate a lot and have polyuria, you should also consider diabetes.

Normal adults see 1-2ℓ of urine a day, but diabetic patients are 2~3ℓ.

This is because the body tries to excrete excess sugar in the urine.

Severe polyuria can lead to dehydration, thirst, fatigue and stress.

 

③ Eating a lot of food and not gaining weight can also be a sign of diabetes.

People with diabetes can't use glucose, which is the energy source of our body, so even if blood sugar is high, the brain commands to continue supplying glucose, making them feel hungry.

 

④ Losing weight for no reason can also be a symptom of diabetes. Both overeating and weight loss are caused by the body's inability to efficiently use the energy it gains from food.

 

⑤ Numbness or tingling in your hands or feet can also be due to diabetes.

Diabetes usually affects the sensory nerves in the hands or feet, leading to tingling electrical pain or burning neuralgia in the hands and feet. If blood circulation is poor at this time, nerve necrosis may begin from the hands or feet.

If you have any problems with your hands or feet, you should see a doctor immediately.

 

 

▶ What if I have diabetes?

 

Diabetes can lead to complications such as tissue necrosis, stroke, and cardiovascular disease.

Although it is a chronic disease that requires constant management, you can live relatively healthy if you receive treatment and correct your lifestyle.

 

 

▶ Diabetes management

 

Check if you have high blood sugar with a blood glucose meter.

 

Diabetes is diagnosed if the blood sugar measured at random is 200mg/dL or more.

 

If your blood sugar keeps rising by measuring your blood sugar steadily, it's a good idea to set up a blood sugar management plan and follow it.