This year November 14th is Diabetes Day, a disease that affects one in 10 Chileans and is accompanied by blindness, heart disease and other related conditions.
This condition causes no major symptoms in its earliest stages. But the sooner you recognize it, the better you can counteract it, and at some stages it can even be reversed.
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The most well-known symptoms are excessive thirst and increased appetite. But there are other symptoms that may indicate a problem, We go into detail below:
itching or itching
this skin irritation or itching This is common in people with diabetes. The severity of this symptom depends on the specific situation.
This is usually caused by damage to the nerve fibers in the outer layer of skin due to high glucose levels.
Bacterial infections
Alterations in the immune system can increase the chance of these infections. Additionally, large amounts of sugar in the blood and tissues create an ideal environment for microbial growth.
They tend to be more common in the urethra, genitals (especially in women), skin, or mouth
Stye
According to Dr. Mohan Diabetes Center (USA), recurrent eyelid infections are one of the earliest signs of the disease and should be a good reason for you to get necessary blood tests.
skin problems
In addition to infection and itching, you may also experience Dermatitis or seborrheic dandruff on the scalp. It is characterized by the production of yellow or white scales and may also affect your face and torso.
Conditions such as acanthosis nigricans It has also been documented in patients with diabetes. The disease typically darkens and thickens the skin around joints, such as the neck, knuckles, armpits, elbows, and knees.
vision problems
Diabetic eye is the name used to describe a group of problems that may affect the eyeballs. Cataracts, retinopathy, macular edema, glaucomaare some situations that may be encountered.
As the disease progresses, eye damage may lead to partial or complete blindness.
This article It is intended to provide information, not medical advice or solutions..
Always consult your doctor or specialist if you have questions about your health or before starting treatment.
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