PREVENT HAIR LOSS EFFECTIVELY
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Common hair loss and other problems due to diabetes:

Diabetes is a hormone related disorder which can often lead to hair loss or thinning of the hair. Frequent hair loss is considered one of the early symptoms of diabetes, and requires treatment to get rid of further complications. Stress is directly related to diabetes and hair loss because the disease causes excessive anxiety, which in turn becomes the prime cause of hair loss.

Diabetes happens when it becomes difficult for the body to metabolize carbohydrates properly. Diabetics are highly sensitive to skin ailments, as their blood circulation and blood sugar levels are impaired. Bruises and wounds often take a long time to heal therefore the recovery rate is comparatively slower and blocks the re-growth of hair.

This in turn causes visible hair reduction. Bacterial and fungal infections on the scalp because of diabetes could also result in hair loss. The other cause of hair loss due to diabetes is an autoimmune problem, which can create one or more small bald patches developing on the scalp of the patient. This is called alopecia areata. Other additional autoimmune problems like a dysfunctional thyroid gland, the skin rash vitiligo, pernicious anemia, or Type 1 diabetes, often come with it.

Quick Facts About Diabetes:

  • Diabetes is the fastest growing disease in the World.
  • There are three main types of diabetes:Type1, Type2, Gestational (pregnancy-related).
  • Frequent urination, Excessive thirst, Extreme hunger,Unexplained weight loss, Sudden vision changes, Poor circulation, Poor sleep are the main symptoms of Diabetes. 
  • Major cause of diabetic death is Heart Attack.
  • Almost 3 million deaths are caused every year due to diabetes.
  • Our bodies may begin to fail to function properly five to seven years before we are ever diagnosed with diabetes. Thus it is believed that nearly 30-50% of the people who have diabetes don't even know it.   

Early detection of people with diabetes and hair loss

Diabetes often remains undetected because the symptoms at the early stage are not considered significant and therefore are usually missed or ignored by patients and doctors which can lead to very big problems for the patient because if diabetes is found early it can slow down its harmful effects. Early detection of any of the diabetic symptoms and early treatment could help in early recovery from both diabetes as well as excessive hair loss which can lead to a healthier and happy life. As with most illnesses, it is best if it is caught early. 

Hair loss normally begins at the beginning of diabetes and gradually becomes worse after the disease takes charge of the body. It is very important to get the hair loss symptom diagnosed, to know the root cause of hair loss. A person having this problem needs to get doctors advice to avoid further problems related to general health and also with their hair and to avoid any more hair falling out. Using hair lotions and conditioners alone would not help in this condition and will not help solve the problem. It's very important to visit a doctor to work out a proper medical plan to control diabetes along with getting other important advice. Taking a good healthy diet with less carbohydrates, fats and sucrose along with execising regularly is key to get in charge of your diabetes.


 
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