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Doctors remind you not to be afraid to check for diabetes for optimal treatment
Sigit Kurniawan’s Lifestyle Monday, 20 November 2023 – 22:57 WIB
Elshinta.com – Internal Medicine Specialist in the Endocrine, Metabolic and Diabetes Division, Dr. Farid Kurniawan, SpPD, PhD appealed to the public not to be afraid to check sugar levels to detect diabetes early in order to get optimal treatment.
“Don’t be afraid of being diagnosed with diabetes, so you don’t want to check for diabetes early,” said a specialist in internal medicine at the National Central General Hospital, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusomo, in an online discussion monitored from Jakarta, Monday (20/11).
Farid explained, if someone knows about diabetes from an early age, then management will be more optimal. Optimal management, said Farid, is important so that a person can control their blood sugar well.
As a result, the risk of complications from diabetes will be smaller.
“Diabetes is the mother of all diseases. “Heart disease, stroke and even cancer are also linked to diabetes,” said Farid.
Therefore, Farid continued, people must have the courage to check their blood sugar to detect diabetes early.
Moreover, for someone who has risk factors, such as obesity, having parents or family with a history of diabetes, and an unhealthy lifestyle.
If, for example, it is discovered that he has diabetes, said Farid, the person can go to the doctor regularly and take medication regularly. Apart from that, the person can also maintain a good lifestyle, and the implication is that blood sugar is controlled.
“So you can avoid all kinds of diabetes complications,” said Farid.
He reminded that diabetes can also occur at a relatively young age, namely 20-30 years old. Diabetes, he said, can not only attack elderly people.
Farid appealed, if you have a high frequency of urination, often feel thirsty, feel hungry quickly, lose weight, feel weak, or have recurring infections, you should immediately get checked out.
“As soon as possible screening “To check your blood sugar levels, go to the nearest general practitioner or community health center,” said Farid.
Source: Between
2023-11-20 15:57:00
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