Dr. Jens Krüger said that diabetes is a metabolic disorder that is divided into two types: the first and the second, noting that type 1 diabetes develops more severely, and its classic symptoms appear after only a few weeks, and include:
- Extreme thirst
- Frequent urination
- Exhaustion and fatigue
- Increased susceptibility to infection
- Weight loss
- Dry skin and itchy skin
- Imbalance of fluids and electrolytes in the body
- Wounds heal slowly
The German diabetes specialist added that type 2 diabetes usually goes undetected for years because it appears after high blood sugar levels have already negatively affected the blood vessels, causing serious health problems such as nerve damage (such as feeling tingling and numbness in the feet) or vision problems (due to diabetic retinopathy).
Consult a doctor
A doctor should be consulted immediately upon noticing these symptoms to undergo timely treatment, because the matter may be life-threatening, when the body becomes very acidic in what is called ketoacidosis, which can be indicated by the smell of the mouth, which resembles the smell of nail polish.
In addition to drug treatment, the following measures should also be taken:
– Follow a healthy diet rich in dietary fiber (vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts and seeds) while relying on drinks that are not sweetened with sugar.
– Continue exercising and physical activities in order to lose weight.