Polyphagia or extreme hunger is one of the common early signs of type 2 diabetes.
Most cases of diabetes are type 2 diabetes, which is often caused by unhealthy habits. As with any health problem, the sooner its symptoms are detected and the sooner treatment is started, the better the results will be, British doctor Prashant Vas told Express in an interview.
The specialist noted that the early signs of type 2 diabetes are often subtle. With this disease, blood sugar levels rise, and most people who get sick do not realize that they have this problem. Elevated sugar is often detected by random analysis, and it happens that by the time it is discovered, it has time to cause dangerous complications.
One of the signs that you should pay attention to is polyphagia, or severe hunger. Polyphagia is an often overlooked early sign of diabetes, Dr. Vas said.
The doctor explained that in type 2 diabetes, the cells of the body lose their sensitivity to insulin, the hormone that is responsible for the distribution of sugar. It is insulin that delivers to the cells their food – sugar, which they use for energy. When insulin resistance occurs, the cells do not receive their nourishment and begin to “demand” it, activating hunger mechanisms.
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Tip Specialist: If you are unusually hungry, look for other symptoms of diabetes. These include frequent urination (polyuria), extreme thirst (polydipsia), and blurred vision. If you suspect diabetes, you should see a doctor as soon as possible.
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