Beware Of The Initial Signs Of Type 2 Diabetes Appearing In The Bathroom

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JAKARTA - Many people think that type 2 diabetes suddenly appears. In fact, the body actually gave a signal long before the condition developed and one of the earliest signs could be seen when you were in the bathroom.

According to Dr. Mohamed Najjar from the Jorja Healthcare Group, one of the first symptoms that often appear is frequent urination, especially at night. This is often not realized or taken lightly, even though it can be an important signal of conditions known as Non-Diabtic Hyperglycaemia (NDH) or non-diabetic hyperglycemia.

"One of the earliest warning signs of prediabetics is generally an increasing thirst and frequent urinating beyond usual," explained Dr Najjar, quoted from the Express.co.uk page.

NDH is a condition when a person's blood sugar levels are above normal, but it is not high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes. In the past, this condition was known as pre-diabetics, but this term is no longer used in the medical world.

At this stage, the body begins to have difficulty controlling blood sugar. The kidneys work harder to filter excess sugar from the blood and remove it through urine. This is what causes the frequency of urination to increase.

"This phenomenon occurs because the body is unable to regulate blood sugar levels well," added Dr Najjar.

In addition to frequent urination and persistent thirst, several other symptoms that can also arise include:

- Running vision

- Easily tired or sleepy all day

- Weight loss for no apparent reason

Unfortunately, these symptoms are often considered as a result of stress or ordinary fatigue. Many NDH cases are only detected when someone undergoes routine blood tests, not because they feel sick.

Early detection is very important because NDH is a condition that can be reversed. With lifestyle changes such as healthy diet, regular exercise, and maintaining weight, blood sugar levels can return to normal levels and prevent the development of type 2 diabetes.

"Usually this is a warning signal for a person to make lifestyle changes to prevent the development of type 2 diabetes and other diseases such as heart disease and stroke," said Dr Najjar.

Some of the main risk factors for type 2 diabetes include excess weight or obesity, age over 45 years, family history with diabetes, high blood pressure, and liver abuse.

If you have one of these risk factors and start feeling symptoms such as frequent urinating, don't ignore it. Immediately consult a doctor to do an examination.

It may sound trivial, but the habit of urinating more often, especially at night, could be an important alarm from your body. By recognizing and responding to these early signs, you can take effective preventive measures before conditions develop further.