In many countries, especially in Asia, the number of young people with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes is increasing rapidly. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), up to 1/5 of people under 30 years old have a blood sugar index higher than normal, but do not know they are at the danger zone.
Dr. David Ludwig, hormonologist and metaboologist at Harvard University (USA), warned: "The habit of eating quickly, drinking sweetly, being sedentary and prolonged stress is causing the younger generation to enter the cycle of metabolic disorders very early".
Here are 4 common signs but easily overlooked in young people at high risk of blood sugar:
thirst and frequent urination
When blood sugar rises, the kidneys have to work harder to excrete excess sugar through urine. As a result, the patient is constantly thirsty, urinating many times - especially at night. Many young people simply think that "drinking a lot of milk tea is enough", but unexpectedly that is a sign that the body is trying to balance blood sugar.
Fatigue of unknown cause
Even if they sleep enough and eat enough, young people still feel exhausted and lethargic all day. The reason is that sugar is not effectively converted into energy due to insulin resistance - an important factor in prediabetes. When insulin doesnt work as it should, cells lack energy, making you feel exhausted, explains Dr. Ludwig.
Cravings - especially sweets
Unusual fluctuations in blood sugar cause the brain to trigger hunger, especially with dishes containing refined carbs such as banh mi, milk tea, snacks. Even after eating, hunger returns quickly - a sign of blood sugar regulation disorder.
fleeting blurred vision and easily irritable
Temporary high blood sugar can change the fluid pressure in the eyes, leading to a fleeting phenomenon. At the same time, when blood sugar is unstable, the nervous system is also affected, making the patient susceptible to anxiety, irritability or loss of concentration.
