Learning to recognize the complications of diabetes in yourself and others can save lives. Sometimes, diabetes is overlooked, and patients don’t know if they have diabetes until complications occur. If a wise friend can see some symptoms before complications occur, it may be a therapeutic advantage for diabetic patients. It is also a good idea to understand the signs and symptoms of complications and how to prevent them.
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Here are some tips to help you avoid and recognize the complications of diabetes.
prevention
There are a few specific steps you can take to prevent complications and development.
1. Don't smoke
Smoking is one of the worst things for people with diabetes. First of all, smoking will constrict blood vessels, which in any case will make the circulatory system abnormally complicated by diabetes. Secondly, smoking increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and vision problems in diabetic patients. Therefore, a good step to get rid of these complications is to stop smoking (or not start smoking!).
2. Take medication regularly
It is recommended to take the medicine as directed to ensure that the body maintains a uniform keel condition. Do not self-medicate. If you want to change your medicine or try other methods, please seek professional help.
3. Regular inspection
Regular physical examinations are also important, but screening for diabetes is also important. In particular, your vision should be monitored later to prevent vision complications, such as glaucoma.
4. Maintain a healthy weight
Eating a healthy diabetes-related diet and getting enough regular exercise is the key to maintaining a healthy weight. You don’t want to go on a diet, but knowing the right food and activity levels is a good starting point.
recognition
Early identification of complications can help resolve urgent short-term or long-term complications. Here are some tips.
The source stated that the body parts most affected by diabetes are:
- *eye
- *kidney
- *nerve
- *Heart and blood vessels
- *chewing gum
- *foot
Observing abnormalities in these body parts is the first step in identifying complications in these parts.
1. Neuropathy
Burning hands and feet, tingling, severe night pain, and difficulty walking are signs of diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage). The swelling of red feet is also a sign of serious neurological complications.
2. Vision problems
Blurred vision, sudden blindness, flashing light or looking gray, and film drift in the eyes may be a sign of diabetic vision complications. Eye pain and pressure are also symptoms.
3. Kidney complications
People with diabetes are more likely to have kidney problems. Signs of kidney complications include fatigue, inattention, painful urination, and/or swelling (swelling) around the abdomen, eyes, or ankles, and feet.
4. Hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia
Symptoms of hypoglycemia may include nausea, extreme fatigue, confusion, emotional imbalance, and hunger. High blood sugar can cause thirst, headaches, and frequent urination. Hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia should be resolved immediately.
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