The impacts of diabetes on our health

An introduction to the world of Diabetes. We all know that it is a common disease, but we must take care of our health, so it is recommended to visit the doctor regularly and prevent it from worsening over time.

In 2019, people with diabetes affected 9.3% of the world population, which is 493 million people. Diabetes affects all age ranges and is top of the ten causes of death in adults. Diabetics is a long-term condition caused by the low production of insulin by the pancreas and harms our health and wellbeing. It is more common in urban areas than in rural as and increases faster as more factors contribute. Weight, family history, age, and a lack of physical activity are all factors that can influence our health. So let's continue to talk about diabetes and its impact on our lives.

What are the symptoms of diabetes?                                                                                                                         

Many people are unaware of whether or not they have diabetes or its causes. While others may develop severe symptoms out of the blue and be hurried to the hospital. The following are the symptoms :

  • Quite a few thirsts
  • Urination regularly
  • Extreme calorie restriction
  • Fatigue
  • Slow healing wound 
  • Vision is hazy

What are the different types of diabetes? 

  • Type 1 diabetics: When your blood sugar levels are higher than average, you have diabetes. Due to a lack of insulin production, your immune system attacks the pancreas cell, and teenagers are the most affected ones.
  • Type 2 diabetes: Develops when your body fails to respond to the insulin produced by the pancreas due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
  • Gestational diabetes: You can have diabetes as a result of hormonal changes during pregnancy. Your blood sugar will rise due to insulin sensitivity of your body and reduce.

What are the health consequences of diabetes?                                                                                                           

You may experience long-term problems and be unable to control the disease. The problem could affect your health, and it contains the following items:

  • Cardiovascular illness:  A diabetes patient can develop the cardiac disease more than non-diabetes. How is that possible? You can have cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks, strokes, and chest pain due to diabetes.
  • Nerve damage: An increase in the blood sugar level can damage the walls of blood vessels that nourish your nerves and extend to other body parts.
  • Eye injury: A severe diabetics can damage the blood vessels in your retina and lead to blindness. Your chances of developing other vision problems like cataracts also increase.
  • Injury to the foot: Leaving a wound untreated and exposed can delay the healing process,  lead to severe infections and result in foot damage.

Healthy ways to prevent diabetes:

  • Take a drink of water.
  • Fibre is good for you.
  • Give up smoking.
  • Sugar consumption should be limited, as should a refined carbohydrate diet.
  • Getting rid of extra pounds.

From the explanation above, we can understand how diabetes affects our health. Diabetes can affect anyone at any age without people realising it. It can be managed and controlled when diagnosed early and treated. You should look after their health, visit your doctor regularly, and avoid things that can worsen the disease.

Disclaimer: The content on this site is for informational purposes only, and should not taken be taken as professional medical advice. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other health professionals for any questions you may have regarding your health and medical condition 

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