Type 2 diabetes may not manifest itself for years. However, there are several signs by which you can recognize its development.
The main signs are changes in the face. In a person with diabetes, there is a weakening of facial muscles, which can be expressed in significant asymmetry of features, immobility of a part of the face. Because of this, he cannot smile normally, speak, and sometimes close his eyes.
Also, signs of the development of type 2 diabetes can be: loss of taste and dry mouth, drooping eyelid or corner of the mouth, inability to stretch the lips or fold them in a “tube”, constantly open mouth, saliva flow outside of it, pain behind the ears, inability to wrinkle the forehead.
In order to prevent high blood sugar levels that cause diabetes, experts recommend monitoring your diet, avoiding foods high in sugar, as well as carbohydrates: pasta, rice and other starchy foods. We should not forget about constant physical exertion, writes MedikForum.
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