How to distinguish diabetes in women by three signs

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How to recognize the symptoms of type 2 diabetes in time in the female body? Experts named three alarming signs that you need to be aware of.

The number of patients with diabetes in Ukraine is constantly growing, gradually approaching 7 million people, and more than 90% of them suffer from type 2 diabetes. This disease can lead to cardiovascular diseases. Unfortunately, practice shows that up to half of the victims of this type of diabetes do not even suspect that they have this metabolic disorder. Meanwhile, the earlier the patient begins treatment for diabetes and combats its symptoms, the better for health, and the lower the risk of complications. It is especially important to recognize the symptoms of type 2 diabetes in time in women, and here are three alarming signs of the disease.

If you already have diabetes and are not being treated, you are more likely to develop yeast infections. Experts believe that high blood glucose levels lead to sugar being released into the vagina. Regular soreness, itching, unusual discharge, and pain during sex can indicate that you are suffering from diabetes.

Pay attention to urinary tract infections. The fact is that diabetes weakens the immune system, causing a disorder called hypoglycemia. This is what provokes urinary tract diseases, which cause pain and burning when using the toilet. If you do not treat these infections, they can lead to kidney disease.

Another alarming symptom is polycystic ovary syndrome. Studies show that victims of this syndrome are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. The disorder negatively affects a woman’s ability to produce eggs, because of which insulin levels increase in the body. Signs of the syndrome include menstrual irregularities, weight gain, acne, depression, and infertility.