Identify the symptoms of diabetes and be one step ahead

How can you tell if you have diabetes? Well, you should know to identify diabetes symptoms early and be one step ahead. Read on to know more about the diabetes condition, its warning signs and symptoms, and preventive measures.

Overview

Diabetes is becoming one of the leading health concerns across the globe. Anauxiliaryreason for concern is the affected rise of diabetes among children and adolescents. There are more than 194 million people living with diabetes, worldwide. The occurrence of diabetes in India is around 61 million and this number is expected to reach 100 million by the year 2030. And that’s why India is the ‘diabetes capital of the world!’

Warning signs and symptoms

The warning signs and symptoms of diabetes can be so minor that you might not even notice them. This is especially true for Type 2 diabetes. Henceforth, in most cases, diabetes remains unnoticed and left untreated. Listed below are the most common diabetes symptoms.

• Appetite and exhaustion

Your body changes the foodstuff you consume into glucose that your cells, in turn, use for energy. But your cells need insulin to take in glucose. If your body doesn't make sufficientinsulin or any insulin, or if your cells resist the insulin your body makes, the glucose can't get into them and you have no energy left. This can make you hungrier and more tired than usual.

• Peeing more often and being thirstier

Commonly, the average person has to pee between four and seven times in 24 hours, but people with diabetes might go a lot more. Are you wondering why? Usually, your body reabsorbs glucose as it passes through your kidneys. But when diabetes pushes your blood sugar up, your kidneys might not be able to bring it all back in. This causes the body to make more urine. And what’s the result? You'll have to go more often. You might pee out more, too. As you're peeing so much, you can get very thirsty. When you drink more, you'll also pee more.

• Blurred vision

Altering fluid levels in your body could make the lenses in your eyes swell up. They change shape and can’t focus.

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Preventive measures

Here are some of the preventive measures to take in order to avoid getting diabetes.

1. Work out regularly

Carrying outa physical activity on a regular basis might help prevent diabetes. Exercise increases the insulin sensitivity of your cells. Consequently, when you exercise, less insulin is required to keep your blood sugar levels under control.

2. Drink plenty of water

Sticking with water most of the time helps you to avoid beverages that are high in sugar, preservatives and other questionable ingredients. Sugary beverages like soda have been linked to an increased risk of both Type 2 diabetes and latent autoimmune diabetes of adults.

3. Controlweight

Excess body fat, mainly if stored around the abdomen, can increase the body’s resistance to the hormone insulin. This can lead to Type 2 diabetes.

4. Limit processed foods

Processed foods are typically high in salt, fat and kilojoules. It’s always a good idea to cook using fresh ingredients whenever possible.

5. Watch portion sizes

Portion size is the quantity of food you consume. If you are trying to eat smaller portions, eat a half of a doughnut instead of a whole doughnut.

Conclusion

Diabetes is a lifestyle disorder. You should book an appointment with your homeopath if you have concerns about your condition. Seek diabetes treatment in homeopathy for effective results.

For any queries related to diabetes and other health issues, consult the expert homeopaths at Dr Batra’s™ on 9033001642.