More young women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes
England is seeing "a worrying increase" in women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes, say experts. Here's what to look out for.
More young women in their 20s are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in England, prompting concern from health experts who describe the trend as worrying, according to a BBC Health report. The report says the rise has been seen in women in their 20s and focuses on what signs people should look out for.
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition in which the body does not use insulin properly, leading to raised blood sugar levels. While it is often associated with older adults, the BBC Health report highlights that more younger women are now appearing in the figures, underlining that the condition is not limited to later life.
The report does not provide detailed figures in the feed summary, but it indicates that experts are concerned about the increase in England. It also suggests that awareness of symptoms is important, especially for people who may not expect to be at risk at a younger age.
Common warning signs can include feeling unusually thirsty, needing to urinate more often, feeling tired, and noticing changes in vision or unexplained weight changes. Anyone worried about symptoms should seek medical advice.
The report is based on a monitored public feed from BBC Health and reflects the information available in that feed summary.
Source attribution: BBC Health reported on the trend and the symptoms people should know about.
Source: BBC Health - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdx8vw5k2x8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
