The latest statistics indicate that more than 500 million people on Earth suffer from diabetes, and that less than half of them take medications that lower the level of sugar in the blood, and the rest do not care about that..
Dr. Natalia Balashova, an endocrinologist, pointed out that diabetes is a serious disease, because it leads to the transformation of body proteins into sugars, and weakens the immune system, the condition of the heart and blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and nervous system, according to the website. news EN.
She added that there are early signs of diabetes that you should pay attention to and consult a specialist when you notice them.
The first sign: dry mouth and feeling constantly thirsty
“The high level of glucose in the blood leads to the person drinking a lot of water, yet feeling dry in the mouth,” says the doctor.
The second sign: frequent urination
This is a normal issue because drinking a lot of fluids leads to frequent urination.
The third sign: the appearance of dark spots on the skin
Where dark brown spots appear in specific areas of the skin.
The fourth sign: weakness and low performance
Glucose is a fuel for the body, and in the case of Having diabetesreaches the cells with difficulty, and thus the performance level decreases.
Fifth sign: poor vision
If diabetes is not diagnosed early and in time, it leads to a deterioration in the condition of the blood vessels in the fundus of the eye, and impairs sensory perception, which leads to vision problems..
Sixth sign: dry skin
Dry skin and mucous membranes are a signal for a person to see a doctor.