Today, the rate of people with diabetes is increasing and showing signs of aging. Statistics show that more than 3.5 million Vietnamese people are suffering from diabetes.
Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder in which the body does not produce insulin on its own or does not produce enough insulin to absorb glucose in the blood, leading to higher than normal blood sugar levels.
When having diabetes, patients not only feel uncomfortable but also can face life-threatening complications such as kidney damage, vascular accident, nervous system pain… Therefore, It is important to detect the disease and have an effective plan to stabilize blood sugar.
Itching on 2 parts of the body is a sign of diabetes
1. Constantly itchy hands and feet
When it comes to itchy hands and feet, many people will immediately think of tinea pedis, but if you have applied the medicine but it has not gone away, you should think about checking your blood sugar to see if the index is abnormally high or not.
According to Dr. JI Li-nong (head of endocrinology, People’s Hospital of Peking University, China), when blood sugar rises, the body will lose water and reduce blood flow to nourish the skin. In addition to the damaged nerves, the sweat secretion process in the skin is disturbed, causing dry skin, itching a lot. The skin of the hands and feet are the two most affected areas and often have the most itching sensation.
2. Itching “private area”
Dr. Wang Yao (Head of Endocrinology Department, Zhongda Hospital of Southeast University, China) said that diabetes often reveals a lot of marks on the skin. Recognizing these symptoms will help patients detect the disease early and intervene to prevent complications.
Due to impaired glucose metabolism, neurological dysfunction, the body of diabetics often sweats a lot. This is the reason it is easy to multiply bacteria and fungi, female patients are very prone to genital itching.
In addition, diabetics also feel itchy all over the body, after scratching, they also leave wounds and are susceptible to other infections. Besides, the skin of diabetics often appears acne.
3 habits that help lower blood sugar are better than drugs
For diabetics, it is very important to control blood sugar and stay healthy. In addition to using the medicine prescribed by the doctor, people with diabetes also need to do the following things to stabilize blood sugar.
1. Regular exercise
Exercise can directly lower blood sugar levels in the body. However, gentle exercise such as swimming, walking, cycling should be exercised… because it will be suitable for the body of diabetics, and at the same time beneficial for the patient’s cardiovascular health.
2. Drink tea every day
For diabetics, sugary drinks and juices are absolutely not recommended. Instead, drink green tea because they are rich in polyphenols that can promote insulin secretion in the body and stabilize blood sugar.
Alternatively, patients can drink chamomile tea, which is not only beneficial in aiding in lowering blood sugar levels, but also in preventing damage to the nerves and circulatory system. In particular, calorie-free chamomile tea can effectively promote weight loss.
3. Eat fish
Fish meat is very suitable for people with diabetes, because fish meat is not only delicious, rich in nutrients, but also a type of meat rich in protein, low in fat, and very rich in unsaturated fatty acids… can help prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and is beneficial for blood sugar control.