Diabetes has long been known as a "silent killer" because it can lead to a variety of chronic complications throughout the body. Studies indicate that there are approximately 114 million people with diabetes in my country, meaning roughly one in ten adults has the condition. A 23-year follow-up study in my country showed that people with diabetes die 10 years earlier than those with normal blood sugar levels.
Be wary of these 7 signs that may be caused by diabetes.
1. Frequent hunger and increased food intake. Because the body's sugar is excreted as urinary glucose, the food consumed is insufficient to maintain the body's required calories, leading to a constant feeling of hunger. As a result, patients eat large amounts of food but still feel ravenous. People who don't usually eat sweets may start consuming large quantities of them. If you experience these symptoms, you should consider whether you have diabetes and seek medical attention promptly.
2. Frequent symptoms such as numbness and tremors in the hands and feet. Diabetic patients often experience numbness and tremors in the hands and feet, clumsy finger movements and intermittent pain, severe neuropathic foot pain, lower limb paralysis, back pain, reluctance to walk, nocturnal leg cramps, oculomotor nerve paralysis, blurred vision in one eye and the other, and autonomic nerve disorders.
3. Eye fatigue, or even decreased vision. Eye fatigue, a rapid decline in vision, blurred vision, temporary blackouts when standing, sudden onset of nearsightedness, or presbyopia are all clear signs of vision problems, retinal hemorrhage, cataracts, and accommodative disorders caused by diabetes.
4. Diabetic patients may experience a rapid loss of weight. If you experience a rapid and unexplained loss of weight, you should consider the possibility of diabetes and seek medical attention promptly.
5. Dry mouth and tongue. Thirst is a typical symptom of early-stage diabetes. If someone who doesn't usually drink much water suddenly finds themselves constantly carrying a water glass, be careful; it could be an early sign of diabetes.
6. Constipation and diarrhea are early symptoms of diabetes. One characteristic is that diarrhea is followed by constipation, and then constipation is followed by diarrhea, and so on in a cycle. If diarrhea and constipation occur alternately, it may be an early symptom of diabetes, and it is best to go to the hospital for diagnosis as soon as possible.
7. Frequent eye problems. Decreased vision, sudden onset of retinal diseases, etc., are all characteristic symptoms of early-stage diabetes.
What should diabetics eat?
Dietary therapy:
1. Warming and Nourishing Pancreas Decoction
[Ingredients]30-50g silkworm cocoons, 50g Rehmannia glutinosa, 50g Anemarrhena asphodeloides, 15g Polygonatum sibiricum, 15g Asparagus cochinchinensis, 15g Atractylodes macrocephala, 15g Trichosanthes kirilowii, 15g Pueraria lobata, 20g chicken gizzard lining, 3g cinnamon, 5g safflower, 2g Coptis chinensis.
[Usage]Decoct in water and take orally.
[Efficacy] Strengthens the body's foundation and nourishes the blood and qi. Suitable for diabetic patients whose symptoms of polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, and polyphagia have disappeared but whose blood sugar and urine sugar levels have increased.
[Adjustments] For severe cases, the amount of silkworm cocoons can be increased to 60 grams; if blood sugar does not decrease, the amount of raw rehmannia root can be increased to 100 grams.
If the urine sugar does not decrease, Anemarrhena asphodeloides can be used up to 100 grams; if there is also ketosis, add 5 grams of dried ginger. Other pungent and moistening herbs that promote yang, such as cardamom and fresh ginger, can also be added.
2. Qi-Boosting and Yin-Nourishing Drink
[Ingredients]Astragalus membranaceus 50g, Ginseng 15g (or Codonopsis pilosula 30g), Polygonatum odoratum 20g, Rehmannia glutinosa 25g, Dioscorea opposita 25g, Lycium barbarum 20g, Asparagus cochinchinensis 20g, Cuscuta chinensis 15g, Ligustrum lucidum 15g, Scrophularia ningpoensis 20g.
[Usage]Decoct in water and take orally.
[Efficacy] Nourishes the liver and kidneys, moistens dryness, replenishes qi and generates fluids. Suitable for those with long-term diabetes and qi and yin deficiency.
[Modifications] You can appropriately add kidney-tonifying and yin-nourishing herbs such as Rehmannia glutinosa, Rubus idaeus, Ophiopogon japonicus, Trichosanthes kirilowii, and Paeonia suffruticosa. In addition, for polyuria, Aconitum carmichaelii and Cinnamomum cassia are often added to this formula to warm and assist the yang qi of the kidneys.
hypoglycemic drugs:
Yuquan Pill
[Ingredients]Pueraria lobata, Trichosanthes kirilowii, Rehmannia glutinosa, Schisandra chinensis, Ophiopogon japonicus, Glycyrrhiza uralensis.
[Indications]Nourishes Yin and generates fluids, quenches thirst and relieves irritability, invigorates Qi and harmonizes the middle Jiao.
[Dosage and administration] 5 grams each time, 4 times a day.
This medicine is used for the spleen deficiency and diabetes stages of diabetes mellitus, and is beneficial for symptom improvement, helping to lower blood sugar and regulate blood lipids. It is suitable for patients with clinical manifestations such as dry mouth and excessive thirst, increased appetite and hunger, irritability and insomnia, excessive sweating and fatigue, red tongue, and thready pulse. However, it must be understood that this medicine alone is insufficient to achieve the desired therapeutic effect. Use with caution in patients whose condition has progressed to the diabetes stage.
Xiaoke Pills
[Ingredients]Pueraria lobata, Trichosanthes kirilowii, Astragalus membranaceus, Rehmannia glutinosa, Corn silk, Schisandra chinensis, Dioscorea opposita, Glibenclamide (Glibenclamide).
[Indications]This medicine invigorates Qi and nourishes Yin, tonifies the kidneys and generates fluids, and lowers blood sugar. It is used for the spleen deficiency stage and thirst stage of diabetes, and for patients with high blood sugar. It is suitable for patients with symptoms of both Qi and Yin deficiency, such as thirst with a desire to drink, frequent urination, increased appetite and easy hunger, emaciation, and fatigue.
[Dosage and Administration]Take 1-3 times daily, 2-10 pills each time, with warm water before meals.
[Specifications] Each 10 tablets contain 2.5 mg of glibenclamide.
[Contraindications]This product is contraindicated in patients with poor liver and kidney function during the period from thirst to dyspepsia, or in those who are allergic to glibenclamide.
[Precautions] This medicine has a strong hypoglycemic effect and is easy to use. The initial dose should be small, especially for the elderly, to prevent hypoglycemia.
