Symptoms include excessive hunger and thirst, as well as a frequent need to urinate. However, other signs differentiate type 1 from type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes is becoming more and more common. Recently, a study showed that the incidence of type 2 among adolescents and young adults increased by 56.4%. Another study, conducted by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), revealed that cases of the disease have tripled in the Americas over the past 30 years. According to the Brazilian Diabetes Society, more than 13 million people currently live with this disease in Brazil, representing 6.9% of the national population.
Diabetes is a chronic, incurable disease that can lead to other health problems. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to any changes in the body that adapt to the symptoms of the disease. Watch:
Symptoms of diabetes
According to the Ministry of Health, the signals differ depending on the type of disease. Overall, the main symptoms of the condition are excessive hunger and thirst. Furthermore, the patient feels the need to urinate several times a day.
In type 1 diabetes, the patient may also experience:
- Weight loss;
- Weakness;
- Fatigue;
- Mood changes;
- Nausea and vomit.
In type 2 diabetes, symptoms include:
- Tingling in the feet and hands;
- Frequent bladder, kidney, skin, and skin infections;
- Wounds that take time to heal;
- Blurred vision.
Type 1 diabetes is a hereditary disease, accounting for between 5% and 10% of all diabetics in Brazil. It usually appears in childhood or adolescence, but can also be diagnosed in adults.
Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body does not properly use the insulin it produces. The cause of this type is directly related to being overweight, sedentary, high triglycerides, hypertension and inadequate eating habits. According to the Ministry of Health, approximately 90% of diabetic patients in Brazil suffer from this type.
Source: Terra
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