Monday, 20 December 2021 – 17:26 WIB
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VIVA – During a global pandemic, sufferers diabetes increased by 6.2 percent. In Indonesia, according to data from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), Indonesia is ranked 7th out of 10 countries with the highest diabetes patients.
This indicates, 1 in 25 Indonesian population suffers from diabetes. Where the most cases are type 2 diabetes, which is caused by lifestyle. Therefore, knowing the symptoms is very important, to prevent this disease from getting worse.
Dr. Sarah Jarvis from England, revealed, there are three general symptoms to watch out for. These symptoms include constantly feeling thirsty, urinating in large quantities, and experiencing fatigue, especially after eating.
“The reason why you urinate a lot and become thirsty is because blood sugar Your (glucose) increases,” said Dr. Jarvis, quoted by VIVA from the Express page, Monday, December 20, 2021.
Illustration of diabetes check.
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Jarvis added, the reason blood sugar increases is because insulin in the body cannot perform its function properly. When glucose levels are too high, excess sugar is excreted in the urine.
“When the frequency of urination increases, more fluids will be lost from the body, resulting in dehydration and increased thirst,” he said.
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