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When diabetes is mentioned, many people immediately think of this, but there are also misunderstandings and panics that follow, and some families may fall into unnecessary tension and worry because one of the family members has been diagnosed with diabetes, worrying that they too will be "infected".
Applejack has this problem.
Applejack just graduated this year, he has a lively and active personality, but he also pays attention to health, and is usually very interested in health knowledge, but Applejack is relatively timid, and he will be very nervous when he encounters a little problem, but his family loves him very much, especially his grandfather.
But one day, my grandfather suddenly found that he frequently got up at night to go to the toilet, at first he thought that he was old, and it was normal to urinate a lot, but after a few days, the situation became more and more serious, and he had to get up five or six times a night.
Grandpa was starting to worry, and he knew that frequent nocturia could be a sign of a health problem.
Grandpa decided not to delay any longer and went to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor in the hospital asked Grandpa about his symptoms in detail, and did a blood sugar and urine test, a few days later, the results came out, and the doctor told Grandpa that his blood sugar level was high and he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
This news shocked the grandfather and the whole family.
The doctor explained that the occurrence of type 2 diabetes is related to a variety of factors, including genetics, age, lifestyle, etc.
As we age, the body's sensitivity to insulin decreases, which, combined with excessive sugar and fat intake in the diet, increases the risk of diabetes, and high blood sugar causes excess sugar in the body to be excreted through the urine, causing increased nocturia.
After her grandfather was diagnosed with diabetes, Applejack was very sensitive to the disease and was particularly concerned about the health of her family.
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After a few months, Applejack also noticed that she was going to the toilet more often at night, at first he thought it was drinking too much water, but after a few days, the situation did not improve, but became more frequent, and he began to panic when he thought of his grandfather's diabetes.
Applejack worries about whether she has diabetes and even wonders if diabetes is contagious.
Eventually, he decides to go to the hospital for a check-up, where the doctor asks Applejack about her symptoms in detail and does a series of tests, including blood sugar and urinalysis.
The test results show that Applejack's blood sugar level is normal, but there are obvious white blood cells in the urine, indicating signs of infection, and the doctor tells them that Applejack does not have diabetes, but a urinary tract infection.
Urinary tract infection, this is because bacteria enter the urethra, causing infections of the urethra, bladder and even kidneys, common symptoms include frequent urination, urgency, painful urination, and increased nocturia, Applejack asked the doctor in confusion: "But grandpa also has diabetes, his symptoms are the same as mine, is diabetes not contagious?"
"Diabetes is a metabolic disease that is mainly related to the secretion and function of insulin, not by pathogenic microorganisms, so it is not contagious from person to person," the doctor explained with a smile. Although your symptoms and grandpa's symptoms are similar, your increased nocturia is due to a urinary tract infection, not diabetes, which is caused by bacteria and can be treated with antibiotics. ”
Applejack breathes a sigh of relief after hearing the doctor's explanation.
The doctor patiently explained that urinary tract infections are generally caused by bacterial infections, and common symptoms include frequent urination, urgency, and painful urination. To prevent urinary tract infections, the most important thing is to maintain good personal hygiene, drink enough water and avoid holding urine.
After returning home, the mother continued to maintain a healthy eating habit for the whole family, preparing fresh vegetables and moderate amounts of protein every day, while limiting sugar intake.
Diabetes is not an infectious disease, and you understand it by understanding its "nature".
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease, and it is incompatible with infectious diseases.
In fact, infectious diseases are caused by microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi, such as colds, flu, pneumonia, etc., which are transmitted among people through air, contact, food, etc., but the occurrence of diabetes has nothing to do with these microorganisms.
It is because there is a problem with the body's internal insulin, and the secretion or function of insulin is abnormal, which leads to an abnormal increase in blood sugar levels.
Insulin is a hormone in our body, which is responsible for sending the sugar we eat into the cells for the body to use, and the occurrence of diabetes is mainly due to insufficient insulin, or insulin does not work well, resulting in sugar accumulation in the blood and increased blood sugar.
To put it simply, diabetes is a dereliction of duty on the part of the body's "sugar housekeeper".
In addition, from the perspective of today's society, diabetes is divided into type 1 and type 2, of which type 1 diabetes mostly occurs in adolescents and is caused by the destruction of pancreatic islet cells by the autoimmune system, while type 2 diabetes mainly occurs in adults and is usually related to lifestyle factors such as obesity and lack of exercise.
These factors are not passed on to others through contact with diabetic patients, so diabetes will not spread from person to person like colds and flu, and we will not be "infected" with diabetes just because we eat and talk with diabetic patients.
Diabetes is not contagious, but it does have a certain genetic predisposition.
Genetic factors play an important role in the development of diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes, and if there is an immediate family member (such as a parent or sibling) who has diabetes, then the risk of diabetes in that family member may indeed increase.
However, genetics is not the only determinant of diabetes, genetic predisposition is only a risk factor, and what really determines whether you will develop the disease may be your usual lifestyle.
Even if you have diabetes in your family, if you maintain a healthy diet, keep your weight within the normal range, and exercise regularly, you may reduce your risk of developing diabetes.
Therefore, although diabetes has a certain genetic background, it does not mean that one member of the family will inevitably get the disease, and the key to preventing and managing diabetes lies in the individual's lifestyle habits and health management.
Instead of worrying about diabetes, whether it will be "contagious", it is better to pay attention to your lifestyle habits, do not eat too much every day, eat less high-sugar and high-fat foods, exercise properly, and maintain a happy mood, these are the keys to preventing diabetes.
These diabetes-related "rumors" must be viewed rationally
(1) Diabetes is caused by eating too much sugar?
The causes of diabetes are far more complex than "eating sugar".
Diabetes occurs not simply because of eating too much sugar, but because there is a problem with the way the body processes sugar, our body needs insulin to help convert sugar into energy, but if insulin is insufficient or does not work well, sugar will accumulate in the blood, causing blood sugar to rise, and eventually develop diabetes.
Eating sugar does affect blood sugar levels, but eating sugar alone does not directly cause diabetes.
For example, the occurrence of type 1 diabetes is related to genetics, and the immune system attacks pancreatic islet cells, while type 2 diabetes is related to insulin resistance, genetics, lifestyle and other factors.
Eating sugar does affect blood sugar levels, but the chances of developing diabetes just because you eat too much sugar are actually not high.
We all know that excessive sugar intake may lead to obesity, and obesity is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes, so it is not so much that eating sugar can directly lead to diabetes, but that excessive sugar intake may increase the risk of obesity.
In this case, obesity further increases the likelihood of developing diabetes.
Therefore, I usually control my sugar intake, maintain a balanced diet and a healthy weight, and take more care of my body.
(2) Does diabetes shorten life?
It is true that diabetes is a chronic disease that requires long-term management and treatment, but this does not mean that the life expectancy of people with diabetes will necessarily be shortened.
With the development of modern medicine and the improvement of diabetes management, diabetic patients can effectively control blood sugar levels and prevent complications through reasonable lifestyle and drug treatment, so as to enjoy a normal quality of life and longevity.
However, uncontrolled diabetes does lead to a variety of complications, such as cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, neuropathy, etc., which may affect the health and longevity of patients.
The key lies in early detection and active management of diabetes. People with diabetes should monitor their blood sugar regularly, follow their doctor's instructions for treatment, and maintain a healthy lifestyle to reduce the risk of complications and improve their quality of life.
Therefore, diabetes does not necessarily shorten life expectancy, and it should be controlled well.
(3) Thin people don't get diabetes?
Obesity is one of the main risk factors for type 2 diabetes, but thin people are also more likely to develop diabetes, so this statement is also inaccurate.
Type 1 diabetes is not related to body weight and is mainly caused by the destruction of pancreatic islet cells by the autoimmune system. Although type 2 diabetes is more common in obese people, it does not mean that thin people will not get it.
Thin people can still develop diabetes if they have other risk factors, such as unhealthy eating habits, lack of exercise, family history of diabetes, etc., so regardless of weight, everyone should pay attention to their blood sugar levels, maintain a healthy lifestyle, have regular check-ups, and detect and manage diabetes risk early.
Moreover, the occurrence of diabetes is the result of a combination of factors, not simply eating sugar and weight.
We need to take a holistic view of this and manage our health scientifically, instead of falling into rumors and misconceptions, we can maintain a healthy lifestyle, actively prevent and manage diabetes, and reduce the risk of disease to a certain extent.
Doctors warn that these diseases are contagious
First of all, AIDS.
It is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus, which is mainly transmitted through blood, semen, vaginal secretions, and breast milk, and after being infected with HIV, the virus attacks and destroys the immune system, leading to a decrease in the body's immunity, and eventually develops AIDS.
When the immune system is weakened, the body struggles to defend itself against infections and diseases, and AIDS is transmitted through unsafe sex, needle sharing, infected blood, and mother-to-child transmission.
Therefore, the key to HIV prevention is to avoid high-risk behaviors such as needle sharing, unprotected sex, regular HIV testing, and preventive measures during pregnancy to protect the baby, which can reduce the risk of HIV transmission.
Secondly, after the flood disaster, the environmental sanitation conditions deteriorated, which is also prone to a variety of infectious diseases.
Common diseases such as cholera, typhoid, dysentery and skin infections are mainly transmitted through contaminated water and food, and the stagnant water and humid environment after floods also provide favorable conditions for pathogens to multiply.
Cholera, for example, is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, which is mainly spread through contaminated water and food, and when it enters the body, it multiplies in the intestines and produces toxins that can cause severe diarrhoea and dehydration.
To prevent these infectious diseases, ensure the safety of drinking water and food, maintain good personal hygiene, and carry out timely vaccination and disease surveillance.
Finally, there is whooping cough.
This is an acute respiratory infection caused by the pertussis bacillus, the symptoms of whooping cough include a persistent cough, and when the cough occurs, it makes a sound similar to "coughing for 100 days", hence the name whooping cough.
It is mainly transmitted by droplets, especially among children and unvaccinated people, and the effective way to prevent pertussis is vaccination, which is already included in the childhood immunization program, and can effectively prevent the spread of whooping cough.
So how do you stop the spread of infectious diseases in normal times?
First, maintaining good personal hygiene habits, washing hands frequently, paying attention to food hygiene, and keeping the living environment clean are all important measures to prevent infectious diseases, especially in the season of high incidence of infectious diseases, and more attention should be paid to these details.
The second is to strengthen vaccination.
Many infectious diseases can be prevented by vaccines, such as whooping cough, measles, influenza, etc., and getting vaccinated on time can not only protect yourself, but also reduce the risk of infectious diseases spreading in the community through herd immunity.
Third, seek medical attention in a timely manner.
If you have symptoms of infectious diseases, you should seek medical attention in time, and follow the doctor's advice for isolation and treatment to avoid infecting others, and family members should also take protective measures to reduce the chance of contact with infected people. #寻找热爱表达的你#
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