Patient's question:
My physical condition is quite good. I usually dislike drinking beer, and I smoke about one pack per day. Recently, I've started to dislike sweet foods, which might be because I've been with my girlfriend for a long time, and she also loves sweet foods. During this year's company health check-up, my blood sugar test result was 10.2. Hello, is this diabetes?Doctor's answer:
Diabetes is a metabolic disease characterized by high blood sugar. The main factors include hereditary factors across generations and environmental factors such as smoking, drug abuse, and poor habits like overeating. The symptoms of diabetes, known as "three more and one less," include excessive thirst, excessive hunger, frequent urination, and weight loss. The normal range for fasting blood sugar is 3.9-6.1 mmol/L. The normal range for blood sugar 2 hours after a meal is 4.4-7.8 mmol/L. Therefore, your blood sugar is slightly abnormal. It is recommended to control your diet, quit smoking, avoid alcohol, and reduce the intake of high-sugar fruits and foods.