BERITABETA.COM – Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease caused by increased levels of glucose or blood sugar. Blood sugar is vital for health because it is an important source of energy for cells and tissues.
Many people call this disease a silent killer. This term is used, because the symptoms of diabetes are often not realized but can be so deadly.
Data from the Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia shows that in 2013, around 6.9% of Indonesia’s population is considered to have diabetes.
If not managed properly, diabetes can lead to various complications, such as coronary heart disease, stroke, obesity, and eye, kidney and nerve disorders.
Until now, the best way to detect this disease is to do a blood sugar test at a health facility. In addition to blood sugar tests, it turns out that there are several ways to independently detect symptoms of diabetes that may already occur.
What are the symptoms? Here are some of the symptoms of diabetes:
1. Frequent Urination
Launching the book 100 Questions & Answers Diabetes (2009) by Srikandi Waluyo, frequent urination (BAK) can be a sign of high blood sugar levels or hyperglycemia. This can happen because the kidneys cannot absorb glucose, so that urine production increases.
If under normal conditions adults only urinate 4-7 times per day or 24 hours, diabetics can urinate more than that number in a day.
2. Disturbed or Blurred Eyesight
High blood sugar levels can make a person’s lenses swell and interfere with the eyes’ ability to see.
3. Weight Loss Drastically
When you have diabetes, a person’s weight can drop dramatically. This is due to insulin interference. So, don’t be too happy if those of you who are obese find your weight drops suddenly because it could be a symptom of diabetes.
4. Often thirsty
Frequent thirst can also be a sign of high blood sugar levels. This happens as a result of diabetics urinating too much and needing more fluid intake.
5. Often Experiencing Itching
Itching is associated with the body’s response to spike in blood sugar levels. When the frequency of urinating increases, the body tends to lose a lot of fluids. This condition is what triggers dry skin, causing itching to appear.
6. Lack of Energy and Frequent Hunger
Frequent feelings of hunger can be a sign of hypoglycemia or blood sugar levels are too low. This condition is also worth watching out for because it can be dangerous. Launching a Diabetes Book? Who’s Afraid (2009) by Dr. Sri Hartini KS Kariadi, for diabetics, because insulin is problematic, the intake of sugar into the body’s cells is insufficient, so the energy that is formed is lacking.
This is why people who feel less energized can develop diabetes. Meanwhile, the brain will think that the lack of energy is caused by not eating enough, so the body tries to increase food intake by causing frequent hunger.
7. Exit Excessive Sweating
Too low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) can lead to hyperhidrosis, in which diabetes sufferers produce excessive dryness that is not due to heat or exercise.
8. Decreased Consciousness
Hypoglycemia conditions can also result in decreased consciousness to seizures. If left untreated, hypoglycemia can even cause permanent damage to the brain.
9. Urine is cloudy and smelly
Launching the Health Line, diabetics have very high levels of sugar in their blood. This condition makes the kidneys have to work overtime to filter sugar. This sugar is often excreted into the urine. Diabetes puts pressure on the kidneys and can lead to kidney disease. Kidney disease is often diagnosed by measuring the presence of certain proteins in the urine.
This protein can change the appearance or smell of urine. If you experience the signs above, you should be vigilant and please consult a doctor. Symptoms of diabetes are complaints that are normal, not special or special, so they are often overlooked.
Even recently it was reported from various studies, that many people with diabetes have no symptoms at all (BB-DIP)
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