Recently, 53-year-old Uncle Zhou found that he often needed to go to the toilet, which confused him. As a person who pays attention to health on weekdays, Uncle Zhou has always maintained a good physical condition. At first, he thought it might be due to frequent urination caused by drinking too much water, so he began to intentionally reduce his water intake. However, despite the reduction in water intake, frequent toilet visits persisted and even began to affect his daily life.
In order to find out the reason, Uncle Zhou decided to go to the hospital for consultation. At the hospital, he described his symptoms to doctors. After listening patiently, the doctor pointed out that frequent urination can be caused by a variety of factors, and a detailed medical history and relevant tests are needed to determine the specific cause.
After a series of examinations, the results showed that Uncle Zhou's blood sugar level was 16.4mmol/L, which was much higher than the normal value, and he was preliminarily diagnosed with diabetes. This news was undoubtedly a heavy blow to Uncle Zhou, and he could not accept that he had suddenly become a diabetic.
This case is a reminder that even seemingly ordinary symptoms, such as frequent urination, can be a warning of a more serious health problem. Regular check-ups and timely medical attention are essential for early detection and treatment of chronic diseases. For Uncle Zhou, although this experience was unpleasant, it was also an important reminder of his health management methods.
These 5 signs when you sleep are high in your blood sugar
In life, it's normal to experience situations where your blood sugar levels are slightly high once in a while, such as eating too many sweets or feeling nervous. This condition usually returns to normal after the body self-regulates itself. However, if your blood sugar stays high for a long time, it could be a warning sign that you may be in the pre-diabetes stage, or already have diabetes. Especially during sleep, if the following five conditions occur, it may mean that the blood sugar is high, which cannot be ignored.
Nocturnal itchy skin: Although itchy skin isn't always caused by high blood sugar, high blood sugar can cause the symptom. High glucose levels in people with diabetes can irritate nerve endings in the skin, causing itching. Long-term hyperglycemia can also cause impaired kidney function and bacterial or fungal infections of the skin, which can lead to itching.
Dry mouth and thirst: This is caused by a lack of water in the body. When blood sugar rises, excess glucose is excreted through the urine, taking away a lot of water, leading to thirst and dry mouth.
Frequent urination at night: When blood sugar is high, the body excretes more urine to remove excess glucose, which can lead to frequent waking up at night to go to the toilet.
Dreaminess and waking up: High blood sugar may affect the blood supply to the nervous system and brain, leading to poor sleep quality and dreaminess and waking up.
Fatigue and fatigue: Fatigue and fatigue can be caused by high blood sugar that prevents glucose from entering the cells, resulting in a lack of energy supply. At the same time, high blood sugar can also lead to dehydration, further exacerbating this feeling.
Doctor's reminder: Try not to do three things, which will "pressurize" blood sugar
The importance of a healthy diet: Prevent excessive salt intake
The phrase "illness comes from the mouth" emphasizes the impact of diet on health. In particular, excessive salt intake poses a significant burden on the kidneys and can lead to kidney disease and diabetes. It is recommended to choose a low-salt diet, and pay attention to a diversified diet with moderate intake of fat and salt. Such a diet Xi help control blood sugar levels and prevent the development of other chronic diseases.
Health Effects of Staying Up Late: Increased Risk of Diabetes
In the modern lifestyle, staying up late has become a daily routine for many people. However, staying up late frequently can lead to endocrine imbalances, which in turn increase the risk of diabetes. Long-term sleep deprivation can lead to abnormal glucose metabolism, which increases the risk of diabetes. Diabetics themselves are prone to sleep problems, and the health impact is twofold when they often stay up late.
The dangers of a sedentary lifestyle: increased risk of diabetes
Sitting for a long time can lead to slower blood circulation and a decrease in metabolic rate, which will affect the effective use of glucose and increase the burden on pancreatic islets. Studies have shown that for each additional hour of sedentary time, there is a 22% increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes and a 39% increased risk of developing metabolic syndrome. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid sitting for long periods of time, or to stand and move regularly to reduce the adverse effects of sitting on health.