A chronic disease that raises blood sugar levels.

Normal blood sugar levels on an empty stomach – 3.3-5.5 mmol/L.

Diabetes poses risks due to its complications:

If the disease is not treated in a timely manner, it can lead to complications – heart stroke, brain stroke, blindness, kidney failure, foot ulcer and gangrene, diabetic comas. 

DIABETES RISK FACTORS

The following risk factors increase the likelihood of developing diabetes:

¨     High level of blood cholesterol and lipids;

¨     Excess weight or obesity;

¨     Arterial hypertension and other heart diseases;

¨     Hereditary predisposition to diabetes;

¨     Age – over 45;

¨     Sedentary lifestyle;

¨     Giving birth to children with a birth weight of over 4 kg.

HOW DOES DIABETES MANIFEST ITSELF

SYMPTOMS

4  Increased urine output;

4  Dry mouth, thirst, and drinking too much liquid;

4  Weakness, fatigue, decreased productivity;

4  Skin rash and irritated mucous membranes;

4  Weight loss despite increased appetite.

If you see these symptoms, you should contact an FGP/FMP.

PREVENTION

EAT HEALTHY:

4  Consume less sugar, sweets, sugary carbonated and non-carbonated beverages;

4  Limit your intake of fatty foods;

4  Eat more vegetables, greens, and fruit;

4  Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day;

4  Quit smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.

MONITOR YOUR BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL. GET A MEDICAL CHECK-UP ANNUALLY.