Understanding early signs of diabetes: Symptoms and skin changes of prediabetes that even people in their 20s should not ignore

These days, it's not just people in their 40s and 50s who are worried about diabetes.
According to data from the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service,
The number of diabetes patients in their 20s has increased by 47% over the past four years.

 

I'm still young, so it'll be okay, right?

Such complacent thinking causes diabetes to infiltrate more quietly and rapidly.
In particular, early symptoms of diabetes are often difficult to recognize.
You need to know in advance in order to respond early.

 

 

 

No one in their 20s is exempt: the risks of young-onset diabetes

 

Diabetes is a representative chronic disease.
It's a disease that requires lifelong management once contracted.

 

However, these days, there is a noticeable increase in patients in their 20s and 30s.
Stressful environment, frequent late-night eating,

Sweet and salty eating habits, high-sugar snacks like tanghulu...

 

Type 2 diabetes, caused by these factors, has become common even among young people.

 

The problem is especially worse the younger you are.
There is often a lack of awareness about the seriousness of the illness and a passive attitude towards treatment.
Therefore, complications can appear more quickly and more severely.

 

 

Early symptoms of diabetes, how they appear

 

Post-meal drowsiness

After a sudden spike in blood sugar

Sudden drowsiness due to excessive insulin secretion

2. Numbness in hands and feet

Peripheral nerve stimulation

3. Skin itching

Skin becomes dull and certain areas darken

Frequent urination & thirst

Hyperglycemia excretion process

5. Sudden weight loss

Muscle protein consumption

6. Lethargy

Chronic fatigue, irritability

 

 

Prediabetes symptoms: When it's dangerous

 

Fasting blood sugar 100~125 mg/dL

Post-meal blood sugar 140~199 mg/dL
Glycated hemoglobin 5.7% to 6.4%

 

It is classified as pre-diabetes.

Manage at this point

It may not progress to diabetes.

 

 

 

Diabetes blood sugar levels, be sure to know them

 

Fasting blood sugar: 126 mg/dL or higher
Post-meal blood sugar: 200 mg/dL or higher

 

Through regular health check-ups

It's important to check in advance.

 

 

Maybe I have diabetes in my 20s? Let's check.

 

Post-meal drowsiness

Numbness in hands and feet

Frequent urination at night

Rapid weight loss

Skin abnormalities,

Chronic fatigue...

 

If two or more apply, be sure to visit the hospital.

 

 

The younger you are, the sooner you should manage it.

 

Don't be complacent just because you're young.

Regular blood sugar monitoring and

Healthy habits are needed.

Diabetes in your 20s has a lower treatment rate and complications occur more quickly, so you need to be careful.

 

 

It's the perfect time to check right now.

 

Diabetes is not a disease that occurs suddenly.
As it gradually seeps into daily life,
Management is needed from this very moment.

 

Early symptoms of diabetes

Don't miss out and make sure to find out in advance!

 

 

 

 

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