Diabetes in the young / Beware, these are the early symptoms you should be aware of

A study published in the journal BMJ found that every year, more and more young people are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. There has been about a 56 percent increase in diabetes in people between the ages of 15 and 39. Several factors have been observed as contributing factors to this health issue in humans. Among them, people's body mass index has been noted as one of the main reasons along with air pollution.

The results of the study draw our attention to the alarming situation which is increasing the cases of diabetes among young people.

What causes diabetes in young people?

For almost two decades, experts have noticed a significant increase in the number of diabetics among the young population, and some of the factors that cause diabetes in young people are:

– Genetics
– Lack of physical activity
– Increased mental stress
– Pollution
– Body mass index

In addition, lifestyle-related factors such as consuming a high-calorie diet, excessive stress, or minimal physical movement are also major factors that can cause diabetes in young adults, both for men and women.

The early symptoms of diabetes in young adults can be different.

Experts say early symptoms of diabetes in young people include:

– Sudden weight loss
– An increase in the frequency of urination
– Increased hunger
– Genital infection
– Weakness
– Fatigue
– One of the other early symptoms in men is erectile dysfunction

Common diabetes symptoms to watch out for are: frequent urination, feeling thirsty, losing weight without trying, uncontrolled appetite, blurred vision, numbness or tingling in the feet, feeling tired and dry the skin.

Diabetes also increases the risk of other diseases

Diabetes can lead to other health problems such as heart disease, stroke and kidney problems.

Diabetes can lead to nerve damage, vision loss, hearing loss, mobility and also poor dental health. It can also affect the mental health of individuals. Those with diabetes have two to three times the risk of heart attacks and strokes.