Diabetes type 2 symptoms: Three problems to watch out for when going to the toilet
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition whereby the body does not produce enough insulin or the insulin it does produce is not absorbed by the cells. Insulin is charged with regulating blood sugar – the main type of sugar found in blood. Without insulin, blood sugar levels rise uncontrollably and this impairment can cause a cascade of problems.
Some of the most acute problems fall under the umbrella of neuropathy – a general term for nerve damage caused by high blood sugar levels.
There are different types of neuropathy and the symptoms depend on the type of nerve damage you have and which nerves are affected.
According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), bladder or bowel problems are associated with autonomic nerve damage.
Autonomic nerve damage affects your heart, bladder, stomach, intestines, sex organs, or eyes.
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