Suspected diabetes? Know the symptoms of chronic illness

Diabetes is a disease whose main characteristic is an increase in blood sugar levels. Serious and, for a good part of the time, silent, it can affect several organs of the body, such as: eyes, kidneys, nerves and heart, when left untreated.
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Diabetes arises due to increased blood glucose, which is called hyperglycemia. This occurs as a result of defects in the secretion or action of the hormone insulin, which is produced in the pancreas.
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The main function of insulin is to promote the entry of glucose into cells, so that they take advantage of sugar for cellular activities. The lack of insulin or a defect in its action causes the accumulation of glucose in the blood, which circulates in the body and damages the other organs of the body.
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One of the main causes of the disease is poor diet. Bad diets based on industrialized and sugary foods, for example, can trigger diabetes. In addition, lack of physical exercise also contributes to the
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Diabetes can be divided into three main types. Type 1, in which the pancreas stops producing insulin, is the least common type and appears from birth. Type 1 carriers require daily insulin injections to keep blood glucose in normal ranges.
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Type 2 diabetes is considered the most common disease. It occurs when the patient develops insulin resistance or produces insufficient amounts of the hormone. Treatment includes regular physical activity and diet control
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Gestational diabetes affects pregnant women who, in general, have a family history of the disease. Insulin resistance occurs especially from the second trimester and can cause complications for the baby, such as malformation, prematurity, breathing problems, among others.
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In addition to these, there are other ways to develop the disease, although rare. Some of them are: due to diseases in the pancreas, genetic defect, due to endocrine diseases or due to the use of medication
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It is also common to use the term pre-diabetes, which indicates a considerable increase in blood sugar, but not enough to diagnose the disease.
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The symptoms of diabetes can vary depending on the type. However, in general, they are: intense thirst, excessive urination and itching in the body. Family history and obesity are risk factors
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Some other signs may also indicate the presence of the disease, such as bony protrusions on the feet and insensitivity in the region, blurred vision, frequent presence of mycoses and infections.
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The diagnosis is made after routine tests, such as the fasting blood glucose test, which measures the amount of glucose in the blood. The reference values ​​are: less than 99 mg/dL (normal), between 100 and 125 mg/dL (pre-diabetes), above 126 mg/dL (Diabetes)
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Whatever the type of disease, the main treatment is to control glucose levels. Maintaining a healthy diet and exercising regularly will help keep your weight healthy and your glycemic and cholesterol levels under control.
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When diabetes is not treated properly, blood sugar levels can remain high for a long time and cause serious problems for the patient. Some of the complications generated are deafness, neuropathy, cardiovascular diseases, retinoplasty and even depression.
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