What is Diabetes?

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Diabetes is a lifelong disease that develops when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or the produced insulin cannot be used effectively, progresses with high blood sugar and lasts for a lifetime.

Symptoms

  • Dry mouth,
  • Frequent urination
  • Feeling of hunger,
  • Weakness, fatigue,
  • Blurred vision,
  • Numbness in hands and feet,
  • Delayed healing of wounds,
  • Stubborn fungal infections.
If the fasting blood sugar is 126 and above after 8 hours of fasting, or if the postprandial blood sugar measured at any time is 200 and above, we recommend that you consult a specialist.

Treatment

  • Lifestyle change,
  • Ensuring weight control,
  • Planning and implementation of exercises suitable for the individual (at least 30 minutes for walking),
  • Paying attention to a healthy diet,
  • Oral use of diabetic drugs and insulin injections plays an active role in the treatment of the disease.

Risk Factors

  • Those who have diabetes in close relatives,
  • Overweight people over 40 years of age,
  • Those with a sedentary lifestyle
  • Those who develop diabetes during pregnancy,
Those with a diagnosis of diseases such as hypertension and coronary artery should definitely have diabetes screening.
 
Keeping diabetes under control is in your hands!
Lose weight, exercise regularly. Take care of a healthy diet. Continue your treatment with a specialist doctor and dietitian.
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