When should fat people test their blood sugar?

Diabetes is caused by excess blood sugar in the body and high sugar content in the urine. Diabetes is closely related to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and insulin resistance, all of which are important causes of obesity.

 

How diabetes leads to obesity:

 

The first step: Excessive intake of sugar. Due to the large amount of sugar-rich foods in modern life and the lack of exercise, the metabolism in the body is not strong enough and the number of mitochondria is too low (mitochondria are mainly produced to consume sugar), thus Causes accumulation of sugar in the body.

 

Step 2: Cause diabetes and fat. Due to the accumulation of sugar in the body, it also causes the accumulation of calories, thus forming fat. Since most of the sugar in the body is usually converted into fat, some obese people do not suffer from diabetes. However, this group of people, together with obese people with diabetes, are indeed obese due to excess sugar in the body. Therefore, diabetes is an important factor in obesity. As we all know, obesity is an important causative factor of diabetes. If other adverse conditions occur at the same time, it is likely that there is a problem with blood sugar.

 

Diabetes experts suggest that when obese people encounter the following health problems, it is best to go to a regular hospital to have their blood sugar tested.

 

1. Frequent colds. Diabetes is an endocrine and metabolic disease that is inextricably linked to immune function. If obese people have reduced immunity, often catch colds, and recover slower than others, it may indicate that the endocrine and metabolic system is no longer functioning properly.

 

2. Snoring every day. This is a hallmark symptom of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Overall, the prevalence among adults is about 4%. Among patients with diabetes, it can reach more than 23%. Among OSA patients, the prevalence of diabetes exceeds 40%. Obese people who have the habit of snoring are definitely at high risk of diabetes.

 

3. Hypoglycemia before meals. When I don’t have breakfast, I feel hungry before 11 o’clock, and I feel even more hungry after eating breakfast. When obese people encounter this situation, it means that the insulin secretion function in the body has become "unruly". It is best to do an oral glucose tolerance extended test to check insulin levels.

 

4. Numbness of fingers. Peripheral nerves are responsible for transmitting sensations. If you feel tingling or numbness in your fingertips or toes from time to time, it may be caused by high blood sugar.

 

5. Suddenly gained weight. Studies have confirmed that for obese people, every 1 kilogram of weight increase increases the risk of diabetes by at least 5%. Middle-aged and elderly people, especially those at high risk with a family history of diabetes, must pay attention to their weight changes. If you suddenly gain weight, such as gaining 2 to 3 kilograms in weight within 1 month, or increasing your waist circumference by about 3 centimeters, it is best to have your blood sugar tested.