Type 2 diabetes is a serious disease that can go unnoticed for a long time. Detection of it in the early stages is of great importance for preventing serious consequences, such as lesions of the heart, blood vessels and kidneys. Doctors emphasize the importance of paying attention to the unusual symptoms that may indicate the development of the disease. One of these symptoms is weight loss that has no obvious reasons.
According to doctors from Diabetes UK (UK), the loss of more than 5% of weight without changes in diet or physical activity can be a alarm. This may be due to impaired insulin hormone production or a decrease in cell sensitivity to it. As a result, sugar (glucose) accumulates in the blood, which leads to chronically high glucose levels.
Type 2 diabetes, unfortunately, can go unnoticed for a long time until the blood glucose levels reach critical values. At this stage, serious damage to organs, including the heart, vessels and kidneys, can already occur. That is why it is so important to pay attention to any unusual symptoms and not delay the examination if you notice incomprehensible weight loss. According to doctors, in type 2 diabetes, the body cannot effectively use glucose to produce energy. This causes the body to start burning fats and muscles for energy production, which leads to weight loss. If this happens without any effort on your part - without diets or increased exercise, it can be a signal of problems with glucose levels in the body.
Experts recommend not to ignore this symptom and consult a doctor for examination if you notice that the weight is reduced for no apparent reason. Early detection of diabetes avoids serious complications and provide effective treatment.
