Diabetes occurs when the pancreatic gland in the body cannot produce enough insulin hormone or cannot use the insulin hormone it produces effectively. Diabetes is lifelong. Type 2 diabetes affects almost every body part. In order to diagnose diabetes early, it is necessary to pay attention to the symptoms in the body.
FOOT PROBLEMS ARE AMONG THE BIGGEST SYMPTOMS
Foot problems are among the biggest diabetes symptoms. Although nerve damage in the feet is among the common symptoms of diabetes, it is often not noticed. Half of patients with diabetes have some form of nerve damage. Nerve damage can occur anywhere in the body, but nerves in the feet and legs are most commonly affected. Gary Fagg says, “If you have diabetes, you need to take special care of your feet because diabetes can reduce blood flow to your feet and cause loss of feeling. “People may not realize they have lost sensation in their feet, so there is a risk that a minor injury could develop into serious complications, including amputation due to gangrene.”
WARNING SIGNS YOU SHOULD NOT IGNORE
- Changes in the color and shape of your feet
- cold or hot feet
- Blisters and cuts you can see but not feel
- Bad odor from an open wound.