Diabetes often goes unnoticed for many years, and doctors advise paying attention to certain features in the body's work – they can be a hint about an existing disease.
The characteristic increase in blood sugar levels in diabetes can remain hidden for a long time, causing at first not too serious symptoms, which are simply ignored. Therapist Svetlana Nikitina said this in an interview with MedikForum, who also emphasized that two people with diabetes may not have the same symptoms.
“Sometimes diabetics do not understand for years that something is wrong with the body. To notice the symptoms of the disease, you need to know what to look for, ”the specialist said.
According to the doctor, polyuria can be a warning about existing diabetes – this is one of the most common symptoms of the disease that many sick people experience. Polyuria is more frequent urination than usual: in addition, it is manifested by the release of an excessive amount of urine each time a person urinates.
“Patients with polyuria can excrete more than three liters of urine per day, compared to the usual daily volume of about one to two liters. This condition is characterized by the urge to urinate at night,” Nikitina warned.
The medic added that, like other symptoms of diabetes, polyuria is caused by abnormally high blood sugar levels, causing the body to attempt to rid itself of excess sugar. Some of the excess glucose from the blood ends up in the urine, where it draws in more water, resulting in an unusually large volume of urine that needs to be expelled.
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If you suspect diabetes For polyuria, the doctor recommends recording how much fluid is drunk during the day and how often the urge to go to the toilet occurs. You also need to pay attention to how much urine is excreted with each visit. You should consult your doctor if you experience excessive urination for several days that cannot be explained by increased fluid intake or any other external factors.
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Important! The information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. At the first sign of illness, consult a doctor.