Diabetes – other auxiliary diagnostic measures used | Possible complications | Prevention and prognosis
To make the correct diagnosis, a comprehensive examination is required.
- The doctor familiarizes himself with the case histories of relatives to confirm or deny the fact of a genetic manifestation.
- The clinical history is studied, to discern factors contributing to diabetes.
- The influence of physiological causes on the fact that diabetes developed in men after 40 years of age or another age is revealed.
- Pressure indicators are measured.
- The patient is asked about signs and symptoms that are present.
The glucose rate and various disorders are detected by laboratory tests, usually with a blood draw.
Diagnoses is possible by indicators of 6.9-7.7 mmol / L. The diagnosis will be made when the value is 7.7 mmol / L.
Other auxiliary diagnostic measures used
- renal ultrasonography;
- rheoencephalography;
- duplex scanning of the vessels of the legs;
- EEG;
- CT
- MRI
Possible complications
This dangerous disease and ignoring the warning signs causes the development of the following consequences of diabetes in men:
- kidney disease and renal failure;
- heart attack
- loss of vision;
- encephalopathy;
- diabetic foot;
- death.
Men with diabetes are faced with a decrease in testosterone synthesis, characterized by the lowered sexual drive and problems with impotence. As the disease progresses, the volume and quality of sperm decreases, infertility develops.
Prevention and prognosis
Specific preventive measures for diabetes in men have not been developed. At the same time, to reduce the progression of the disease, the following rules are recommended:
- exclude alcohol, nicotine;
- eat properly and rationally;
- maintain weight control;
- take medications prescribed by a doctor;
- strengthen immunity;
- systematically undergo examination at the clinic;
- donate blood for research.
If the therapy is comprehensive and the rules of prevention are followed, then a positive outcome is achieved.