Diabetes: Are the symptoms of diabetes the same in men and women or different? It is important for you to know too..

Diabetes is a serious and rapidly increasing disease that is affecting people of all ages. The risk of this disease is increasing rapidly in India. This disease of high blood sugar starts damaging many parts of the body over time. This is the reason why problems related to the eyes, kidneys, heart, and nerves are more common among diabetes patients.

Health experts say that this disease is no longer just a problem that occurs with ageing. Young people and even children are being affected by it.

Doctors say that this disease can occur in anyone, be it men or women, children or the elderly, but do you know that some symptoms can be gender-specific in men and women? That is, there can be some differences between the two, which is important for everyone to know about.

Diabetes and its risks

Diabetes is known as a chronic, long-lasting metabolic disease in which the body's ability to process glucose is affected. It is mainly of two types - Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Millions of people around the world are affected by it.

Doctors say that the way this disease is increasing, it is important for all people to keep paying attention to its symptoms and get it treated on time. Although most of the symptoms of diabetes are the same in both men and women, some symptoms can be gender-specific, and their effects can also be different.

First, know its common symptoms.

Some classic signs of diabetes are generally seen in both sexes.

Due to diabetes, the problem of frequent urination, excessive thirst, excessive or very little appetite, weight loss without reason, frequent fatigue and weakness, and poor vision is very common. Apart from this, due to diabetes, the problem of slow healing of wounds and tingling or numbness in hands and feet has also been seen more.

Now know those symptoms that are different in women and men.

Symptoms of diabetes in women

Some such symptoms of diabetes are seen in women, which are not seen in men.

Due to diabetes, women are at a higher risk of vaginal infections and fungal infections. Due to high sugar, the risk of yeast infection increases, due to which you may have frequent itching, burning and discharge in the vagina. Women suffering from diabetes are also at a higher risk of urinary tract infection (UTI), and this condition can also cause irregularity in periods.

Symptoms of diabetes in men

Diabetes can cause some serious problems in men, which should be taken care of seriously.

Diabetes can also cause sexual problems in men. Due to increased blood sugar, there is also a risk of nerve damage and blood circulation problems, which can cause erectile dysfunction. Apart from this, type-2 diabetes can reduce the level of testosterone hormone in men, which leads to lack of energy, depression and reduction in muscle strength.

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