Cerebral infarction is younger, and problems such as diabetes are concerned

Mondo Health Updated on 2024-02-01

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With the improvement of living standards and the continuous development of medical technology, people's lifestyles and health conditions have changed a lot. However, at the same time, the incidence of some chronic diseases is also increasing year by year, which seriously threatens people's health. Among them, diabetes mellitus and cerebral infarction are particularly noteworthy. These two types of diseases were originally considered "patented" to middle-aged and elderly people, but in recent years, more and more young people have joined the ranks. This article will focus on the phenomenon of cerebral infarction at a younger age, diabetes and other issues, and provide some practical suggestions for the majority of readers.

First, let's learn about diabetes. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease in which blood sugar is out of control due to insufficient insulin secretion or obstruction of insulin action. Long-term hyperglycemia can lead to damage to multiple organs such as the heart, blood vessels, kidneys, and eyes, which seriously affects the quality of life and life expectancy of patients. In addition to genetic factors, the causes of diabetes include lifestyle factors such as obesity, improper diet, and lack of exercise. In recent years, with the acceleration of the pace of life, young people have abundant nightlife, irregular diet, and disordered work and rest, which makes the age of onset of diabetes continue to advance.

So, how can you prevent diabetes? Here are some suggestions:

1.Maintain a healthy diet: control calorie intake, increase dietary fiber intake, eat more vegetables, fruits, whole grains and other foods, and reduce the intake of greasy, high-sugar, high-salt foods.

2.Increase your physical activity: Engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week, such as brisk walking, jogging, swimming, etc.

3.Weight control: Obesity is an important risk factor for diabetes, and maintaining a normal weight can help reduce the risk of developing the disease.

4.Regular physical examination: Regularly check blood glucose, blood pressure, blood lipids and other indicators, and detect and intervene in time for abnormalities.

5.Develop good habits: Get enough sleep, avoid staying up late, and reduce the stress of life.

6.Quit smoking and limit alcohol: Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption can affect insulin secretion and glucose metabolism, increasing the risk of diabetes.

Next, let's talk about cerebral infarction. Cerebral infarction is a condition in which blood supply to the brain is insufficient due to narrowing or blockage of blood vessels in the brain. In the past, cerebral infarction mostly occurred in middle-aged and elderly people, but now, more and more young people are also suffering from cerebral infarction. This is closely related to factors such as stressful life of young people, mental tension, sedentary lifestyle, irregular diet, etc. The severity of cerebral infarction varies, ranging from dizziness, headache, nausea and other symptoms to hemiplegia, aphasia, and even death.

Here are a few tips for preventing cerebral infarction:

1.Control blood pressure: hypertension is an important risk factor for cerebral infarction, and young people should also pay attention to blood pressure monitoring to detect and develop hypertension in time.

2.Maintain normal blood lipids: High blood lipids can easily lead to arteriosclerosis and increase the risk of cerebral infarction. Appropriate intake of hypolipidemic foods, such as deep-sea fish, soy products, etc.

3.Prevent obesity: Obesity can lead to lipometabolic disorders and increase the risk of cerebral infarction. Exercise properly and maintain a normal weight.

4.Regular physical examination: Regularly check the cerebrovascular condition, and seek medical attention in time if any abnormalities are found.

5.Improve lifestyle habits: Avoid staying up late, get enough sleep, and reduce stress in life.

6.Learn first aid knowledge: understand the symptoms of cerebral infarction, master the basic first aid methods, and save lives at critical moments.

In short, the trend of cerebral infarction at a younger age is becoming more and more obvious, and problems such as diabetes are increasingly becoming hidden health hazards among young people. The key to ensuring health is to pay attention to chronic diseases such as diabetes, do a good job in prevention, develop good living habits, have regular physical examinations, and intervene in abnormal conditions in a timely manner. At the same time, we should also pay attention to mental health, learn to relieve the pressure of life, maintain an optimistic and positive attitude, and jointly escort our physical health.

In the future, China's leading medical institutions should also increase the publicity and prevention of chronic diseases such as diabetes, improve the health awareness of the whole people, strengthen the health education of young people, and guide them to establish a correct concept of health and develop a healthy lifestyle. In addition, there is a need to continuously improve the health care system and improve the level of medical protection for patients with chronic diseases to ensure that they can receive timely and effective medical care**.

Finally, I hope that everyone can pay attention to their physical health, do a good job in the prevention of chronic diseases such as diabetes, and let us work together for health.

Thank you for taking the time to read our article. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. I wish you all the best!

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