Diabetes is a disease that affects more than 400 million people worldwide. It is caused by insufficient insulin production, or malabsorption by the body.
Insulin is the hormone that regulates glucose in the blood, ensuring energy for the body. Diabetes causes increased blood glucose, which brings complications to the heart, arteries, eyes, kidneys and nerves, and in more severe cases leading to death.
In Brazil, about 6.9% of the population lives with the disease that can be avoided with healthier life practices, such as:
- Eat vegetables, vegetables and at least three fruit parts daily;
- Reduce the consumption of salt, sugar and fats;
- Stop smoking;
- Practice physical exercises regularly, (at least 30 minutes every day);
- Keep the weight under control.
The main symptoms of the cright are: hunger and excessive thirst and willingness to urinate several times a day.
Symptoms of type 1 diabetes:
- Frequent hunger;
- Constant sedem;
- Willingness to urinate several times a day;
- Weight loss;
- Weakness;
- Fatigue;
- Mood swings;
- Nausea and vomiting.
Symptoms of type 2 diabetes:
- Frequent hunger;
- Constant sedem;
- Tingling in the feet and hands;
- Willingness to urinate several times;
- Frequent infections in the bladder, kidneys, skin and skin infections;
- Wounds that take time to heal;
- Blurred vision.
Pay attention to your health, take healthier habits and prevent diabetes. Kevenoll do Brasil supports this cause.
With information from: Ministry of Health