Diabetes symptoms and signs to look for - and five ways to help control condition
14.06.2022 - 12:55
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
Diabetes Week has begun and as one of the world’s biggest lifestyle conditions, it's important that we look at the signs of when blood glucose level is too high. The International Diabetes Federation claims 463 million people globally are affected by diabetes with that number on the rise to 153 million by 2045. In Scotland over 276,000 people now have diabetes and a further 45,500 people are estimated to have Type 2 diabetes but do not know it. According to Diabetes UK, by 2035 more than 480,000 people in Scotland will be living with diabetes.
Diabetes is due to either the pancreas not producing enough insulin, or the cells of the body not responding properly to the insulin produced.
There are two main types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2. Both types of diabetes are chronic diseases that affect the way your body regulates blood sugar.
And there are eight common signs to look out for amongst both types of diabetes 1 and 2 and five things you can do to help control blood sugar levels. It’s important to take steps to change your diet and lifestyle to both prevent and help with the treatment of diabetes.
Common symptoms of type 1 and type 2 diabetes include:
1. Extreme hunger
This can kick in as a result of insulin deficiency. This in turn means glucose is stopped from entering the muscles and giving you energy - and your body then feels like it’s hungry. 2. Tiredness and irritability
Tiredness and irritability are also signs that your blood sugars are too high, due to a lack of insulin. A range of high and low blood sugars can mean you develop mood swings.
3. Needing to pee
Another sign to look out for is urinating more often than four to seven times in 24 hours. Your kidneys end up working overtime to rid your body of
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