Symptoms of Diabetes and its Treatment | Health

Did you know there are 7️⃣ main symptoms of diabetes? It’s really important that if you spot the symptoms of either type 1 or type 2 diabetes you contact your GP straight away to avoid any complications of leaving diabetes untreated. 👇 Check out our video to learn the main symptoms, and please share to help us raise awareness. Find out more on our website: https://orlo.uk/ipJKP | Diabetes UK

Diabetic meds ranked! GLP ones are probably better but because of insurance most doctors start with Metformin. It’s a great longevity drug and well tolerated. For diabetics it can lower your A1C by 1 to 2 percent. The major side effects are GI upset and leg cramps. It is important to eat with it because it helps slow the GI side effects down. #fyp #doctor #diabetes #medicine #ranked #health #metformin | Clay Lowder M.D.

It feels like every podcast and wellness influencer is talking about these meds… but do they actually help you live longer? Here’s what we really know: ⸻ 💊 Metformin • Lowers insulin blood sugar → better metabolic health • Activates AMPK → supports mitochondria cell repair • Diabetic patients on metformin have shown lower cancer and dementia rates in some studies ⚠️ Not harmless — can cause B12 deficiency, GI issues, and won’t fix poor sleep, stress, or nutrition. ⸻ 🧬 Rapamycin • Blocks mTOR →

NCLEX Anti-diabetic Medications💉💊🍭 REMEMBER: Insulin is for both Type 1️⃣ & Type 2️⃣ diabetes Oral antidiabetic meds are ONLY for Type 2️⃣ 🧪 Metformin Think NO MRI Dye! Avoid contrast to prevent lactic acidosis. ☀️ Sulfonylureas Think Sunburn & Sober! Watch for photosensitivity & no alcohol (disulfiram reaction). 💧 Thiazolidinediones (TZD) Think Too Much Fluid! Can cause fluid retention, worsening heart failure. ⚠️ DPP-4 Inhibitors (-gliptin) Think Pancreatitis Pain & Possible Infections! L