Warning for people under 45 with diabetes

(CTO) - MSc. Dr. Nguyen My An, Department of Endocrinology, Hoan My Cuu Long General Hospital, said: Recently, the number of young people with diabetes has increased, especially those under 45 years old.

Diabetes is the leading cause of death and is very expensive to treat, due to dangerous complications such as retinal complications causing blindness, kidney complications, foot complications requiring amputation,...

Doctor examines patient before discharge. Photo provided by hospital.

Recently, Hoan My Cuu Long General Hospital received treatment for a 27-year-old female patient (in Can Tho City) with a blood sugar index many times higher than normal people. In 3 months, Ms. NHXP lost 4kg. Before being hospitalized, she had abdominal pain, vomiting, fatigue, restlessness, poor appetite, dry lips, thirst, frequent urination, and impaired perception...

Through examination and test results, the doctor diagnosed the patient with type 1 diabetes, ketoacidosis, acute renal failure, and dyslipidemia. The patient was actively monitored and treated with the cooperation of doctors from the Intensive Care and Anti-Poison Department and the Endocrinology Department. The patient's condition gradually improved and his health progressed well.

In addition to treatment, doctors also provide advice on diabetes, blood sugar monitoring, insulin injections at home, and appropriate nutritional control for patients before discharge.

MSc. Dr. Nguyen My An recommends that people with risk factors for diabetes need to be screened, detect the disease early and treat it promptly to prevent complications. To prevent the disease, people need to proactively practice a healthy lifestyle, control their diet and weight, and regularly check their blood sugar at least once every 6 months.

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