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🩺 Diabetes Mellitus (मधुमेह) – Complete Patient Awareness Guide

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes Mellitus is a long-term metabolic disorder in which blood sugar (glucose) levels remain higher than normal due to problems with insulin production or insulin action.

मधुमेह (डायबिटीज) एक दीर्घकालिक बीमारी है जिसमें शरीर में शुगर का स्तर सामान्य से अधिक हो जाता है।

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Types of Diabetes

1️⃣ Type 1 Diabetes

• Autoimmune condition

• Body does not produce insulin

• Common in children & young adults

• Requires lifelong insulin

टाइप 1 डायबिटीज – शरीर में इंसुलिन नहीं बनता, इसलिए जीवनभर इंसुलिन लेना पड़ता है।

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2️⃣ Type 2 Diabetes

• Most common type

• Insulin resistance

• Associated with obesity & sedentary lifestyle

• Can be managed with diet, exercise, and medicines

टाइप 2 डायबिटीज – शरीर में इंसुलिन बनता है लेकिन सही तरीके से काम नहीं करता।

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3️⃣ Gestational Diabetes

• Occurs during pregnancy

• Usually temporary

• Increases future risk of Type 2 diabetes

गर्भावधि मधुमेह – गर्भावस्था के दौरान होने वाली शुगर की समस्या।

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Common Symptoms (लक्षण)

• Frequent urination (बार-बार पेशाब)

• Excessive thirst (ज्यादा प्यास)

• Increased hunger (अधिक भूख)

• Weight loss

• Fatigue (थकान)

• Slow wound healing

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Risk Factors (जोखिम कारक)

• Family history

• Obesity

• High blood pressure

• Lack of physical activity

• Unhealthy diet

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Diagnosis (जांच)

• Fasting Blood Sugar

• Postprandial Blood Sugar

• HbA1c

• Oral Glucose Tolerance Test

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Complications (जटिलताएँ)

If uncontrolled, diabetes may lead to:

• Heart disease

• Kidney failure

• Nerve damage

• Eye problems

• Diabetic foot

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Management & Prevention

🥗 Diet Advice

• Low sugar intake

• High fiber diet

• Avoid refined carbohydrates

• Small frequent meals

🏃 Exercise

• 30–45 minutes brisk walking daily

• Weight control

• Regular physical activity

💊 Medicines

• Oral antidiabetic drugs

• Insulin (if required)

• Regular monitoring

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When to Consult a Doctor?

• Persistent high sugar readings

• Symptoms of hypoglycemia

• Non-healing wounds

• Sudden vision changes

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Key Message

Diabetes is controllable but not curable. Early diagnosis, lifestyle modification, and regular monitoring can prevent complications and ensure a healthy life.

मधुमेह नियंत्रण में रखा जा सकता है। समय पर जांच और सही जीवनशैली अपनाना अत्यंत आवश्यक है।