Patient's question:
A while ago, my unit organized a health check-up, and I only then learned that I have diabetes. I knew nothing about this disease. It is said that this disease is equivalent to being incurable. So, how long can someone live after being diagnosed with diabetes?Doctor's answer:
Diabetic patients often exhibit symptoms such as excessive thirst, hunger, and frequent urination, and it is recommended to visit a local hospital's endocrinology department for OGTT, C-peptide, and insulin tests to further develop a specific treatment plan. In daily life, it is necessary to use hypoglycemic and antihypertensive medications to control blood sugar and blood pressure within target ranges. If diabetic patients do not achieve ideal blood sugar control, it can lead to vascular endothelial damage and various complications, so it is essential to control blood sugar effectively.