Forewarnings of Diabetes: Weapons against this deadly disease

Abstract

Type-2 diabetes arrives slowly and silently. Initially Diabetes has a few symptoms, which are often ignored. Identifying the early symptoms of type-2 diabetes can prevent its long term complications. Type-2 diabetes in children generally develops gradually. It is a preventable disease if diagnosed early. Sometimes the symptoms are obvious, and sometimes they are not. Early detection and knowledge of the warning signs is the greatest weapon against the disease. Most of the children in this study are symptomless but having impaired glucose levels and diabetes. Parents and caregivers must be vigilant regarding the children’s health, as often children do not know how to express their symptoms. In diabetic children, 60.87% experienced increased thirst but 39.13% do not show polydispia. 95.65% do not experience polyuria. Most of the children did not experience polyphagia, tiredness, delayed healing of injury, numbness, weakness, loss of weight, lack of interest and concentration, blurred vision, vomiting and stomach pain. Early detection and treatment of diabetes can decrease the risk of developing the complications of diabetes. With proper diet and exercise, diabetes can be kept under control and the person can continue to live a normal life.