These symptoms help you identify Diabetes early!

January 24, 2023

Diabetes has become a major problem in India among young adults and youngsters too. Major number of people that are falling prey to this dangerous disease don’t identify the symptoms early enough to start proper medication on time. Diabetes is highly dangerous as it doesn’t allow people to function normally and increases fitness more and more. Type 1 and Type 2 cases are increasing rapidly and we have to be careful in identifying them early. What kind of symptoms are we neglecting to identify Diabetes on time? Let’s have a look!

1.What causes diabetes in young adults?

Diabetes in young adults, people who are less than 40 years of age, has been on the rise for the last two decades. The main causative factors for Diabetes in young adults, the doctor says, are genetics, lack of physical activity, and increased mental stress.

If a young adult has one parent who is diabetic, the chances of them being diabetic are 40 per cent, if both parents have a history of Diabetes, the chances of developing it increase to 50 per cent. Besides this, lifestyle-related factors like consuming a high-calorie diet, minimal physical movement, and stress can cause Diabetes in young adults (both male and female).

2.What are the early symptoms of diabetes seen in young people?

Early symptoms of Diabetes in young people include unexpected weight loss, a rise in urination frequency, and increased hunger. He has talked about other symptoms like genital infection, weakness, and tiredness. One of the other early symptoms in males is erectile dysfunction. The common symptoms of Diabetes which one needs to be wary of are: frequent urination, feeling thirsty, weight loss without trying, uncontrolled appetite, blurry vision, numbness or tingling sensation in feet, feeling tired, and dry skin.

3.How long can someone have diabetes without knowing about it?

Average time which has been recorded in vogue says, 2-3 months is the average time when a person can develop diabetes without knowing about it.

The myth that Diabetes is old age related and does not happen to young people makes it easier to get unnoticed. The young mindset is not yet prepared to accept that it is susceptible to metabolic disorders like Diabetes due to several factors. Until a certain age people do not care about the disease, the lifestyle that prompts the disease or the risk factors that increase the susceptibility towards the disease. HbA1C is the only test which signifies whether a person is having diabetes or not

4.This dramatic increase in Diabetes cases is distressing:-

Diabetes increases risk of several complications like chronic kidney disease, heart disease, and stroke. It can damage the nerves and affect the vision, hearing ability, mobility and oral health. Diabetes can also affect the mental health of individuals. Those with Diabetes have two- to three-fold increased risk of heart attacks and strokes.

5.How can it be prevented?

Overweight and obesity continue to be the highest risk for Diabetes. Hence a healthy body weight, which is a major concern among young adults nowadays, can help control Diabetes.

Physical activity is another non-medication method of controlling Diabetes. Experts say 30 minutes of regular, moderate-intensity activity on most days can keep the weight under control and hence can be helpful in managing diabetes too. A healthy diet, devoid of sugar, sugar loaded beverages or desserts and processed/ packaged foods can help one control Diabetes.

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