Sweet Feelings Can Be A Commemoration Of Diabetes? Recognize The Original Sign

Illustration of sweet taste in the tongue of the diabetes warning (Photo: Freepik/New Africa)

JAKARTA - Sweet drinks such as milk coffee, BOBa, or other drinks are often the choice of many people, especially the younger generation. Delicious and refreshing taste often makes us forget the high sugar content in it.

Whereas the habit of consuming sweet drinks regularly can be one of the main risk factors for diabetes, even at a young age. Therefore, it is important for us to start recognizing the early signs of diabetes so that preventive measures can be taken early on.

According to dr. Roy Panusunan Sibarani, Sp.PD-KEMD, FES, Internal Medicine Specialist for Endocrine, Metabolic, and Diabetes consultants at Mayapada Hospital Kuningan, young people do not make a person immune to the risk of diabetes.

In fact, they have the potential to enter a prediabetic phase, a condition where blood sugar levels are starting to increase but has not yet reached the diagnosis limit for diabetes.

In the prediabetes phase, the rate of fasting blood sugar is usually between 100125 mg/dL, higher than the normal level which ranges from 7090 mg/dL. Although it has not been categorized as diabetes, this condition still has the potential to develop into type 2 diabetes if it does not get the right attention and treatment.

"It is said to be diabetes if the blood sugar content of fasting has reached more than 126 mg/dL. The initial characteristics can be easily hungry and easily tired, because the body lacks insulin or insulin does not work optimally to absorb glucose and convert it into energy," explained dr. Roy, quoted from the Mayapada Hospital page.

In addition, there are some initial symptoms to watch out for.

1. Often urinating

The body tries to get rid of excess sugar through the urine, so the frequency of urination increases.

2. Often feeling thirsty and dry mouth

Losing excessive fluids due to increased urine makes the body dehydrated and causes more thirst.

3. Weight loss for no apparent reason

The body starts to burn muscles and fat as a source of energy, so that weight decreases even though the diet does not change.

4. Escaped vision

Fluid changes in eye lenses due to high sugar levels can trigger visual impairment, even serious complications such as diabetic retinopathy.

5. Soreness in the hands and feet

Diabetic nerve damage (neuropathy) can occur, which also increases the risk of wound difficulty recovering.

If these symptoms begin to appear, it is highly recommended to immediately check the risk of diabetes. By recognizing early signs and routine examinations, the risk of diabetes can be controlled before developing into a more serious condition.

Early prevention is the best step to maintain long-term health, especially for the younger generation who like to consume sweet drinks.