Diabetes

Diabetes (diabetes mellitus) is a long-term or chronic disease characterized by blood sugar levels (glucose) are far above normal. Glucose is very important for our health because it is the main energy source for the brain and the cells that make up the muscles and tissues in our body.

This disease has two main types, namely type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

What are the Symptoms of Diabetes?
It is important for us to know the early symptoms of diabetes. Both for high-risk and for those who feel healthy and have no history or potential for diabetes.

Type 1 diabetes can develop rapidly in a few weeks, even a few days. While many people with type 2 diabetes do not realize that they have diabetes for years because the symptoms tend not to be specific. Some of the symptoms of type 1 and type 2 diabetes include:


- Often feel thirsty.
- Frequent urination, especially at night.
Extreme hunger.
- The weight loss for no apparent reason.
- Reduced muscle mass.
- There is ketone in urine. Ketones are a by-product of muscle and fat metabolism that occurs when insufficient insulin production.
Fatigue.
- Vague views.
- Long wound healed.
- Often have infections, such as the gums, skin, vagina, or urinary tract.