Hey, steemit, how are you doing today and that is certainly fine and of course our health is always healthy. You need to know that this disease is very dangerous and its name Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease caused by increased levels of glucose or blood sugar. In general, this disease usually does not show symptoms at first. Over time, this disease can cause physical changes in humans.
Keep in mind, blood sugar is vital for health because it is an important source of energy for cells and tissues. And if not managed properly, diabetes can cause various complications, such as coronary heart disease, stroke, obesity, and disorders of the eyes, kidneys, and nerves.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus usually does not show initial symptoms. The following are signs and symptoms of diabetes that you can know from the start:
- Often thirsty
- Easily hungry or often snacking
- Frequent urination
In addition, diabetes can also cause various physical changes in the body, and include:
- Acanthosis nigricans
Acanthosis nigricans is the appearance of black strokes that are usually around the armpits, neck, groin, knees, elbows, lips, hands and heel of the feet. So someone who is overweight and suffering from type 2 diabetes can experience acanthosis nigricans.
- Weight loss
We need to know all, blood sugar levels that are too high can cause weight loss and can reach five to ten kilograms in two to three months. The insulin hormone that does not get glucose into the cell causes it to not be able to use sugar into a positive energy.
- Have a wound that has been healed for a long time
Wounds in diabetics are usually difficult to heal and tend to be easily infected. So this usually happens because damaged blood vessels are caused by excessive amounts of sugar and spread to veins and arteries.
- Cloudy eyes or blurred vision
Diabetics are also more at risk of developing cataracts as a complication of diabetes. And excessive sugar levels in diabetics can cause accumulation of sorbitol (one form of sugar) in the lens of the eye, resulting in cataracts and blurred vision. And besides, diabetics can also experience a vision complaint due to eye nerve damage which is often called diabetes retinopathy.
- Limp body
Pancreatic problems usually occur in people with diabetes mellitus. When the pancreas produces only little or no insulin, the body cannot make sugar as energy, so the hormone converts fat into energy. As a result, people with diabetes become easy to feel weak and difficult to concentrate.
- Dry and cracked skin
High and uncontrolled sugar levels make it easier for the body to lose fluid at a fast rate, so that the skin also loses hydration. and as a result the skin becomes dry and cracked, especially on the feet.
Hopefully this post will be our reference to always maintain the right health and diet so that the health is always maintained.
