ABOUT DIABETES

Diabetic Symptoms and Risk Factors


The common diabetes symptoms include:

  • Frequent urination
  • Excessive thirst
  • Extreme hunger
  • Unusual weight loss
  • Increased fatigue
  • Irritability
  • Blurry vision
  • Cuts or sores that are slow to heal
  • Itchy skin, skin infections, infection in private parts
  • Burning or numb feet, Leg pain

If you think you have one or more of these symptoms that could be diabetes and you should see your doctor. Unfortunately, only in about 30% diabetic people these symptoms may appear, majority of the diabetic people may not experience these symptoms and they go undiagnosed for longer period till they develop major complications like renal failure or heart attack.

Hence who ever is at risk of developing diabetes should check the blood sugars regularly.

Diabetes risk factors includes:

  • Obesity and overweight
  • Lack of exercise
  • Previously identified glucose intolerance
  • Unhealthy diet
  • Age > 35yrs
  • High blood pressure and high cholesterol
  • Family history of diabetes
  • History of gestational diabetes.


IF YOU THINK YOU ARE AT RISK OF DIABETES, GET TESTED!



      OPD TIME

Dr. Gade's Diabetes Care Clinic,
Sukhwani Chamber,Near Ratna Hotel,Ambedkar Chowk,
Station Road,Pimpri,
Pune-411018.
Available on: Tuesday & Friday

Mob. No: 7719907788
Timing:11.00 to 2.00 p.m.