Patient's question:
My grandfather has been suffering from diabetes and has been persistently taking insulin injections. This time, we took him for a thorough examination again. The doctor said his diabetes is worsening. I would like to ask if this condition is serious?Doctor's answer:
Diabetes is a common clinical diagnosis caused by the interaction of intergenerational inheritance and environmental factors, with hyperglycemia as the main indicator. Common symptoms include polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, and weight loss. Elderly patients may find it difficult to alleviate kidney and liver crises through subcutaneous insulin injections. A fasting blood glucose level of approximately 6.5 millimoles per liter indicates relatively normal blood sugar levels, making it less likely to develop diabetes complications. If blood glucose levels rise, they might be around 10.