Patient's question:
Hello doctor. Last year, my mother suddenly became very fond of eating, but her weight gradually increased, and she also experienced frequent urination. After a thorough examination at the hospital, it was discovered that she had diabetes. Now, with medication, her condition has stabilized. I would like to know what are the principles of diabetes treatment?Doctor's answer:
Diabetes is a relatively common endocrine disease, characterized by polydipsia, polyphagia, and polyuria, but paradoxically weight gain occurs. If left uncontrolled for a long period, it can lead to complications in the heart, brain, kidneys, nervous system, and retina. Therefore, once diagnosed, timely and standardized treatment is necessary. The principle of treatment is to maintain blood glucose levels within the appropriate range, while also requiring strict dietary control, moderate physical exercise, monitoring blood glucose fluctuations, and promptly adjusting medication dosages.