Patient's question:
Grandpa has been diagnosed with diabetes, and it's quite recent. He's been running a fever for the past two days, and we suspect it might be related to the diabetes. I want to ask the doctor if diabetes can cause fever? What complications might this type of diabetes lead to? How is it treated? Please give us some advice.Doctor's answer:
Diabetes generally does not cause fever, but there can be some variations in clinical manifestations due to individual differences. The typical symptoms of diabetes include excessive thirst, increased appetite, frequent urination, weight loss, fatigue, and weakness. For your family member's condition, it is recommended to be admitted to the hospital for further and thorough examination to understand the cause and take effective medication treatment accordingly. Additionally, during a fever, it is necessary to drink a large amount of warm water, which can help reduce body temperature by adding warm water.