Patient's question:
I am 24 years old. I have polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria, weight loss, and fatigue. Could it be diabetes?Doctor's answer:
This needs to be considered as diabetes. Diabetes is caused by various pathogenic factors such as genetic factors, immune dysfunction, microbial infections and their toxins, free radical toxins, psychological factors, etc., acting on the body to lead to pancreatic dysfunction, insulin resistance, and a series of metabolic disorders involving sugar, protein, fat, water, and electrolytes. Clinically, it is primarily characterized by hyperglycemia, and typical cases may present with polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, and weight loss.Advice: It is recommended to undergo blood tests for postprandial (2 hours after a meal) blood glucose and fasting blood glucose to confirm the diagnosis. Subsequently, adhere to a strict diabetic diet, quit smoking and alcohol, engage in appropriate physical exercise, receive insulin therapy, and monitor blood glucose levels.