YOUR HEALTH IS YOUR TRUE WEALTH: It is a misconception that diabetes develops solely due to a love of sweets. This belief is not entirely correct. It is only partially true. This is not solely because of a love for sweets.

Sugar itself does not cause the disease. Olga Ulankina, a physician and expert at the Hemotest laboratory, explained this in a media interview.

But if a person frequently overeats, eats unhealthily, preferring fast carbohydrates (including sugar and sweets) and ‘empty’ calories.

If inactive and not exercising, it can lead to excess weight gain. This may result in obesity. As a consequence, it could cause insulin resistance.

That is, the body’s inability to effectively recognize insulin,’ the expert noted.

According to her, obesity and insulin resistance are the most significant factors in the development of type 2 diabetes. Without insulin, the body simply can’t transport glucose to the tissues.

Instead of entering cells and being converted into energy, it remains in the blood vessels. This damages them and disrupts the functioning of many systems and organs.

But other factors also contribute to the development of the disease. These include chronic stress, lack of sleep, smoking, alcohol abuse, and genetic predisposition.

‘The more factors a person accumulates, the higher the risk of developing the disease,’ the specialist explained.

Another problem is the non-specificity of diabetes symptoms, the specialist warned.

Early signs often disguise themselves as physical and emotional fatigue. This includes sleepiness, especially after eating. There is also decreased concentration and cravings for sweets, which supposedly help ‘eat away the sadness.’

There are slightly more characteristic symptoms, such as thirst and frequent urination.

Even these signs can be explained by external factors. ‘I’m constantly thirsty because the heating is on, the house is dry.’ ‘I’m running to the bathroom often. I must have a cold,’ the interviewee explained.

One of the most common mistakes is not listening to the body’s signals, the doctor believes.

‘This applies to diabetes and many other chronic diseases that don’t develop overnight. These diseases do not manifest themselves immediately. The human body has enormous resources, and it can maintain balance for a long time through compensatory mechanisms. However, these mechanisms are not infinite.

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Suppose the disease is not detected and treated promptly. If that happens, it can lead to the most dangerous consequences. Ulankina stated, “In 20-30% of patients, the first manifestation of type 2 diabetes can be myocardial infarction. It can also be a stroke or vision loss.”

She emphasized that the danger of diabetes lies not only in elevated blood glucose levels. Its complications also involve damage to blood vessels, kidneys, eyes, and the heart.

‘However, if detected early, the disease can be successfully managed. By adjusting your diet, increasing physical activity, and giving up bad habits, you can slow the progression of the disease. This allows you to live a full, uncomplicated life.

Therefore, the advice is simple: don’t wait for symptoms to appear. Everyone needs to have their glucose levels tested at least once a year.

And if there are risk factors, such as a genetic predisposition or excess weight, they should be tested more often.

If the disease is detected, you must follow your doctor’s recommendations strictly. Do this even if you are not experiencing any symptoms yet. This will help avoid dangerous consequences in the future,’ the doctor concluded.

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