Tips for Preventing Diabetes Mellitus

Tips for Preventing Diabetes Mellitus

Tips for Preventing Diabetes Mellitus – Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a disease or chronic metabolic disorder with multiple etiologies which is characterized by high blood sugar levels accompanied by disorders of carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism as a result of insulin function insufficiency. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas and plays an important role in regulating blood sugar levels. Diabetes can occur because the body does not produce enough insulin or because the body’s cells do not respond to insulin properly.

The World Health Organization (WHO) stated that the number of diabetes sufferers increased from 108 million in 1980 to 422 million in 2014. Prevalence increased more rapidly in low- and middle-income countries than in high-income countries. Meanwhile, the Indonesian Ministry of Health’s Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) report shows that diabetes is mostly experienced by people aged 15 years and over.

Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, strokes and lower limb amputations. Between 2000 and 2019, there was a 3% increase in diabetes death rates based on age. In 2019, diabetes and kidney disease caused by diabetes caused approximately 2 million deaths worldwide.

Symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus

Symptoms of diabetes mellitus can vary depending on the type of diabetes and how far the condition has progressed. Some common symptoms of diabetes mellitus are (1) frequently feeling thirsty, (2) feeling hungry quickly and (3) frequent urination.

Apart from that, there are also other additional symptoms including:

– Gets sleepy easily

– Impotence in men

– Rapid weight loss without any apparent cause

– Blurred vision

– Boils that come and go

– Tingling

– Get tired quickly

– Wounds that are difficult to heal

– Itching in the genital area in women

– Vaginal discharge in women

By knowing the various symptoms of diabetes mellitus, it is hoped that the public will understand and immediately go for an examination to the nearest health facility, immediately after experiencing some of the symptoms above.

Tips for Preventing Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes prevention involves making healthy lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of developing this condition. Here are some tips to prevent diabetes:

1. Eat Wisely: Choose foods with a low glycemic index, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grain cereals. Limit consumption of added sugars and processed foods that are high in sugar.

2. Maintain a Healthy Weight: keep your weight within a healthy range. Losing even a little weight can help improve insulin sensitivity.

3. Regular physical activity: regularly doing aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking, cycling or swimming, can help increase insulin sensitivity or as recommended by your doctor.

4. Avoid an unhealthy lifestyle: stay away from smoking and limit alcohol consumption, because it can increase the risk of diabetes and other complications.

5. Check Blood Sugar Levels Regularly: if we have risk factors for diabetes, such as a family history or being overweight, the best prevention starts with an early understanding of your blood sugar status.

6. Drink enough water: Drinking enough water throughout the day can keep the body hydrated better. Avoid fizzy drinks and other sweet drinks, because they can increase the risk of insulin resistance.

7. Manage Stress Well: Practice stress management techniques, such as meditation, yoga, or deep breathing. Uncontrolled stress can affect blood sugar levels.

Well, healthy friend. Continue to implement healthy living behavior by eating nutritious food, exercising or light physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day, maintaining a normal body weight, avoiding tobacco use and regularly checking your blood sugar at the nearest health facility.

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