KOMPAS. com – Diabetes is a chronic disease that many people are wary of because the way to cure it is not easy and dangerous.
This disease has the risk of causing several complications, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetic neuropathy, including diabetic retinopathy.
According to RS SiloamDiabetes is a metabolic disease characterized by high levels of sugar but the body does not use it optimally.
The threat of diabetes should not be underestimated as it can affect anyone, men and women of all ages, young and old.
So if this disease has the potential to strike at a young age, what Features of diabetes at a young age recognizable?
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Diabetes can strike at a young age
It should be noted that the type of diabetes that can affect young people is type 1 diabetes (juvenile diabetes) and 2.
Reported by Medical News TodayType 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas cannot produce insulin, which is a hormone produced by the pancreas.
Though insulin is needed, as without the presence of this hormone the cells cannot flow with sugar.
This obviously risks raising the sugar level in the body.
Type 1 diabetes can develop at any age, whether it’s a child or an adolescent.
Even so, people diagnosed with type 1 diabetes are 13 years old on average.
On the other hand, type 2 diabetes it occurs when insulin does not work as it should, causing glucose to build up in the bloodstream.
Fortunately, type 2 diabetes is rare in children, but the possibility increases with age.
Parents need to be aware of the risk of type 2 diabetes in their children because the risk can increase if they are overweight (obese).
Not only that, other factors such as heredity or genetics or lifestyle habits are likely to increase a child’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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Considering there are two types of diabetes that can strike at a young age, obviously the symptoms of this disease are different.
Here are some type 1 diabetes symptoms to look out for:
- Blurred vision
- Easy to get angry
- He is often thirsty
- Frequent urination
- Fatigue
- Weight loss
- There is a fruity smell on the breath
- Hungry easily.
Meanwhile, type 2 diabetes symptoms, such as:
- Blurred vision due to dry eyes
- More frequent urination at night
- Itching around the genitals, possibly due to a yeast infection
- Fatigue
- Wounds are hard to heal
- Increased thirst
- Weight loss.
Those who are still children or adolescents should know that type 2 diabetes symptoms can become rapid over several weeks.
However, progress is slower if they have type 2 diabetes. Usually, it takes months or even years to be diagnosed.
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Prevention of diabetes at a young age
Although it can attack young people, type 1 diabetes is not preventable.
Fortunately, type 2 diabetes can be prevented. For example, perform some steps like the following:
- Limit sweet foods and drinks
This is important to prevent problems with insulin function and reduce your risk of weight gain.
Young people are advised to eat nutritious and balanced foods, such as fiber, lean protein, and fiber.
- Maintain weight
It is important to maintain an ideal body weight because obesity increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
The reason is that being overweight can increase the likelihood of insulin resistance.
Strive to be physically active to manage blood pressure and reduce insulin resistance.
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