The doctor called the symptoms of type 2 diabetes

General practitioner Nadezhda Chernyshova spoke about the symptoms of type 2 diabetes, which may not manifest itself for a long time.

In conversation with aif.ru On Friday, August 22, she noted that most people complain of chronic fatigue and weakness. Chernyshova explained that with type 2 diabetes, the body produces a sufficient amount of insulin, but the cells do not perceive its effect. This condition is called insulin resistance and can be asymptomatic for a long time, most often being detected by accident.

He has no specific symptoms: usually it's just about chronic fatigue, weakness, or general malaise. The doctor added that it is possible to detect prediabetes or type 2 diabetes using a blood test.

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On August 20, Chernyshova, in an interview with Moscow 24, said that constant laziness may not just be a lack of motivation, but a signal of health problems. She called for seeing a doctor, taking blood and urine tests, checking thyroid and liver function, and dealing with deficiencies. 360.ru .

On August 18, endocrinologist and nutritionist Armine Afonina warned that wheat bread and rice can increase blood sugar. Among such products, the doctor also identified mashed potatoes, small pasta, canned beans and corn, instant cereals, semolina, couscous, sweet muffins, cornflakes, popcorn, waffles, chips, as well as boiled beets, carrots and pumpkins. Dried fruits also belong to this list, despite their natural origin.

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