Diabetes, things you can't ignore

There are no symptoms, but type 2 diabetes can lead to heart problems and blindness.

When you first discover that you have diabetes, you can completely control the disease and maintain a good normal life, just be more careful about diet and exercise habits.

Diabetes has two types: type I and type II. Today anyone can get diabetes because of changes in food quality and lifestyle. Children also cannot avoid this dreadful disease. Genetics is a causative factor. But in fact, diabetes can be prevented even when parents are sick.

Here are some facts you need to know about diabetes:

1. Not many people know they have diabetes at an early stage

If you feel you are at risk for diabetes due to your eating habits, genetic habits, take a blood test every 2 months to check. If you still hesitate to go to the doctor because you don't want to hear the doctor conclude that you have diabetes, remember that early detection is more than too late. If detected early, the disease can be cured by improving diet, exercise and medicine.

Early detection, diabetes can be cured by improving diet, exercise and medicine. (Photo: health)

2. Diabetes can lead to heart problems and blindness

The fact that diabetes is left untreated can lead to heart attack and blindness.

3. Be careful of open wounds when you have diabetes

You should be very careful with open wounds when you have diabetes. These wounds take a long time to heal and are at high risk of infection, especially foot injuries. Always wear sandals when going out and wash your feet carefully when you go out without shoes.

4. If obesity is the cause of diabetes, you can do slimming surgery to improve the condition

Slimming surgery is a good way to control diabetes if you are obese. Ask your doctor for a final choice for yourself. The doctor will tell you specifically if the slimming surgery has left complications.

5. Type II diabetes often has no symptoms

You may have diabetes but when you know it is too late. In Type I, you will find that you need to urinate often and are more likely to be tired. So consult your doctor if you feel that your body has unusual symptoms.

6. Having diabetes during pregnancy can recur after having a baby

If you get sick during pregnancy, the chances of a recurrence are higher. There are many opportunities for disease to recur after childbirth, so make sure you don't get yourself sick again. Exercise regularly and pay attention to health and eating.

A good diet and regular exercise not only help you control the disease but also help you prevent it for a long time. So practice yourself eating habits and healthy lifestyles.