JAKARTA, iNews.id – Diabetes Type 2 is one of the silent killer diseases that needs to be watched out for. Therefore, it is very important to recognize the early symptoms in order to avoid the risk of more severe complications.
Without proper and prompt treatment, diabetics can experience serious complications. This is because persistently high blood sugar levels can lead to severe and sometimes life-threatening complications.
Various complications that may be experienced include heart disease, stroke, nerve damage or neuropathy, foot problems, kidney disease, vision problems, to sexual problems.
So, what are the early symptoms? type 2 diabetes? The following complete information is summarized from Medical News Today, reported Monday (4/10/2021).
1. Frequent urination
The first early symptom is frequent urination. This happens because when blood sugar levels are high, the kidneys will try to get rid of the excess sugar by filtering it out of the blood. This is what can cause a person to urinate more often than usual.
2. Easily feel thirsty and hungry
Another symptom is feeling more easily thirsty and hungry. Symptoms of easy thirst itself is a result of frequent urination which can gradually lead to dehydration. Then, the feeling of hunger itself arises because diabetics often do not get enough energy from the food they consume.
Editor : Elvira Anna
