Gestational diabetes mellitus is a disorder of abnormal blood glucose that occurs during pregnancy. It mainly affects women who did not have diabetes before pregnancy. Physiological changes during pregnancy, such as increased glucose demand and enhanced insulin resistance, lead to an imbalance in blood glucose regulation.This condition is common in obstetrics and endocrinology departments. High-risk […]
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What Are the Early Symptoms of Diabetes?
Most early symptoms of diabetes are not typical and can even be subtle. They are easily mistaken for ordinary fatigue or minor physical problems, and thus often overlooked. This is why many people with diabetes are unaware that they have the condition. However, with careful observation, you can recognize the warning signs from your body […]
What Should Diabetic Patients Do When Hypoglycemia Occurs?
Hypoglycemia is one of the most common acute complications in diabetic patients.When hypoglycemia occurs, patients usually experience symptoms such as hunger, palpitations, sweating, and shakiness in the hands and feet. In such cases, consuming some sugar can generally relieve the symptoms quickly.However, it should be noted that diabetic patients sometimes have difficulty recognizing the symptoms […]
Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Coma in Diabetic Patients Can Be Fatal
In diabetic patients with long‑term high blood glucose, severe dehydration and electrolyte imbalance can occur in the body, which may eventually progress to hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma. Symptoms include dizziness and confusion.According to statistical data, patients with hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma who do not receive effective and timely treatment may develop multiple organ failure, cardiopulmonary failure, and […]
Diabetic Ketoacidosis is a common acute complication in diabetic patients
Diabetic ketoacidosis is a common acute complication in diabetic patients, especially those with type 1 diabetes. It occurs when blood sugar is not effectively controlled for a long time, leading to insufficient insulin in the body. This accelerates fat metabolism, produces a large amount of ketone bodies, and causes blood acidosis. The clinical manifestations of […]
Attention Should Be Paid to Elevated Blood Glucose
A major characteristic of diabetes is elevated blood glucose. High blood glucose (10+ mmol/L) is accompanied by symptoms, usually falling into three categories:A fasting blood glucose level of 10+ mmol/L may cause numbness in the hands and feet, dizziness, and fatigue—these are warning signs of elevated blood glucose.In the early stage of high blood glucose […]
ncreased appetite is one of the symptoms of diabetes
Increased appetite is one of the symptoms of diabetes. After developing diabetes, patients may also experience overeating, because diabetes makes them feel hungry frequently, as if they have not eaten enough or get hungry quickly. In addition, such patients tend to crave fatty foods and foods high in sugar. In other words, one of the […]
Frequent thirst is one of the symptoms of diabetes
Frequent thirst is one of the symptoms of diabetes. The most obvious sign after developing diabetes is constant thirst. Even if patients drink plenty of water every day, they cannot get rid of the feeling of thirst. Therefore, if you have been feeling thirsty recently, you should stay alert. Moreover, this symptom of thirst tends […]
About 252 million people worldwide are unaware they have diabetes
About 252 million people worldwide are unaware they have diabetes. When you read this, don’t be surprised—diabetes often has no obvious symptoms in its early stages. Another reason is the lack of regular health check-ups. Many people assume they are healthy and won’t develop diabetes, but the reality is quite the opposite. A colleague of […]