Are You at Risk? There are a number of known risk factors for both pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes. If you have one or more of the following risk factors, you should consult a specialist immediately:<ul><li>Being overweight or obese (BMI 25 or higher)</li><li>Sedentary lifestyle</li><li>Family history of diabetes (especially first-degree relatives)</li><li>Low HDL or good cholesterol (less than 35 mg/dl or 0.9 mmol/l) and high triglycerides (more than 250 mg/dl)</li><li>High blood pressure (sustained 140/90 mmHG or higher)</li><li>History of cardiovascular disease</li><li>History of gestational diabetes</li><li>Diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)</li><li>Giving birth to a baby weighing more than 4 kg</li><li>Previous haemoglobin A1c test result of 5.7 or higher </li></ul>What are the Precautions to be Taken?Changing nutrition and lifestyle habits is the most important step to be taken in the treatment of diabetes. With the changes being made, the development and progression of diabetes can be stopped or even reversed. Nutrition and lifestyle changes include:<ul><li>Personalised nutrition plan</li><li>Being active</li><li>Losing weight</li><li>Avoiding long periods of inactivity</li><li>Getting enough sleep</li><li>To apply stress management techniques</li></ul>

The Epidemic of Our Age: Type 2 Diabetes

Today, type 2 diabetes has become an epidemic. It is estimated that more than 500 million adults worldwide suffer from diabetes. And this number is increasing day by day. But pre-diabetes (hidden diabetes) is a much more common problem than full-blown diabetes. It occurs when blood sugar starts to rise and indicates that the amount of insulin produced cannot manage blood sugar levels. If no action is taken, this leads to type 2 diabetes. And unfortunately, many people do not even realise they have pre-diabetes. Timely diagnosis of pre-diabetes is important because organ damage occurs in approximately 20 percent of people diagnosed with diabetes. At the same time, various health problems such as visual impairment and risk of heart attack occur.The disease is no longer limited to middle-aged and older adults; children and young people are increasingly being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Their risk of developing many other chronic diseases during their lifetime also increases significantly. This is because diabetes is a metabolic disease and affects the whole body negatively. What are the Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes?It may include one or more of the following:<ul><li>Thirst, dry mouth and frequent urination</li><li>Tingling or burning sensation in the feet, legs, hands or other parts of the body</li><li>Weakness and fatigue</li><li>Blurred vision</li><li>Sudden feeling of hunger</li><li>Sudden attacks of anger and rage</li><li>Increase in body weight</li><li>Frequent or recurrent infections (urinary tract infections, fungal infections)</li><li>Slow healing of cuts and wounds</li></ul>What are the Possible Complications of Type 2 Diabetes?<ul><li>Cardiovascular diseases</li><li>Neuropathy (nerve damage)</li><li>Diabetic nephropathy (permanent kidney damage)</li><li>Retinopathy (eye damage)</li><li>Diabetic foot</li><li>Skin diseases</li><li>Hearing impairment</li><li>Alzheimer&#x27;s disease</li><li>Depression</li></ul>

Of course, these are not the only benefits of cold contact, which supports the immune system. Besides all these; It keeps skin and hair healthy, soothes itchy skin, increases brown adipose tissue, aids weight loss, increases resilience to stress, reduces the effects of depression and increases energy levels. In short, it contributes to the optimal functioning of the body.The ideal way to take a cold shower; at the end of a warm shower is to slowly lower the temperature and cool you down until you start to feel uncomfortable. Then it is to stay under water for 2-3 minutes. Breathing calmly and deeply will help reduce your mental and physical discomfort. You can gradually increase the degree and duration of your cold shower applications over time.However, if you have some health problems, you should avoid taking cold showers. These health problems are listed as follows;<ul><li>Being underweight or having an eating disorder (which can cause a lot of chills)</li><li>Have a delicate heart or respiratory disease that makes it difficult to breathe (check with your doctor first)</li><li>Pregnancy status</li><li>Symptoms of hypothermia (lower than normal body temperature and chills)</li></ul>

Health Benefits of Taking a Shower with Cold Water

It is known that cold water has positive effects on our general health. Its effects on the immune system have also been widely studied. Cold water exposure increases the white blood cell (leukocyte) count as the body is forced to respond to changing conditions. Over time, the body gets better at activating defenses. This means that taking cold showers can help increase resistance to common illnesses such as colds and flu.A 2014 study found that diving into cold water causes the body to release adrenaline. This has two effects: It makes the immune system produce more anti-inflammatory substances. It also reduces the inflammatory response to infections. Both of these effects help the body resist disease.However, cold contact can increase autophagy (the body&#x27;s way of cleaning damaged cells) and apoptosis (programmed cell death) inside the body.A 2007 study showed that cold showers can make the body more resistant to certain types of cancer.

The relationship between blood glucose levels and mood is bi-directional. While blood sugar can affect mood, a person&#x27;s mood can also affect blood sugar levels. Some studies show that mood and stress can cause fluctuations in blood sugar levels. This is because under stressful conditions, cortisol supplies glucose to the body by utilising protein stores through gluconeogenesis in the liver. This energy helps the person to fight or escape from any stressor. However, in the long term, high cortisol constantly produces glucose, causing blood sugar levels to rise. Maintaining balance in this bi-directional relationship helps to improve both one&#x27;s physical and mental health, as well as the quality of the relationships one builds. Knowing the possible symptoms that may develop in blood sugar fluctuations can help both the person and those around them to better manage the situation in the management of these symptoms.

Effects of Diabetes on Mental Health

Diabetes is a metabolic disease that affects mental health as well as physical health. Changes in blood sugar can directly affect mood. Having hyperglycaemia or hypoglycaemia attacks may affect the person&#x27;s thoughts and all areas of his/her life. This situation may cause stress in the person and may also reflect negatively on social relations. Knowing that diabetes has such effects can help the person to establish healthier relationships with themselves and the people around them.High blood sugar can affect mood as follows:<ul><li>Concentration difficulty</li><li>Tension and anxiety</li><li>Fatigue or low energy</li></ul>At the same time, the body may release adrenaline to stabilise blood sugar. This activates the body&#x27;s fight-or-flight response. This can lead to the following symptoms:<ul><li>Dizziness</li><li>Visual disturbances</li><li>High awareness</li><li>Restlessness</li><li>Irritability</li></ul>Symptoms of low blood sugar that can affect mood are as follows:<ul><li>Irritability</li><li>Feelings of anxiety</li><li>Confusion</li><li>Coordination, concentration and decision-making difficulties</li><li>Aggression and impatience</li><li>Personality and behaviour changes</li></ul>

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First Contact

After examining the information about your medical history, it is decided whether you are suitable for the desired procedure.

After you contact us, our medical advisor will request some medical information from you. After reviewing this information, our doctor will decide whether you are suitable for the requested procedure and inform you of the points you should pay attention to before coming for your treatment. Then, a special treatment program will be determined for you and the steps you need to follow before and after this treatment program will be presented to you in detail.

Planning

A special treatment program is determined for you, and the steps you need to follow before and after are presented to you.

You will be informed about the transfer times related to the treatment plan you have requested, duration of hospital stay, hotel stay, the doctor who will perform the procedure, post-procedure examination, information about our interpreter who will accompany you in all your steps, the medications you need to use after the operation and the fee information covering this whole process. If you approve this treatment plan, the necessary appointments will be made.

Transport

Arrangements will be made for all your necessary needs such as transfer, hotel and translator, and you will receive all the information two weeks before your arrival.

If you approve the treatment plan and agreement presented to you, our medical advisor will make arrangements for all your necessary needs such as hospital, hotel, doctor, transfer, interpreter. He/she will send you all the necessary information two weeks before your arrival. Our medical advisor will meet you at the airport with a board with your name on it and personally settle you in your hotel. Likewise, he/she will drop you off at the airport on your way back and accompany you on all transfers between the hospital and the hotel. He/she will do all the paperwork that needs to be done at the hospital and hotel for you.

Treatment

Before and after the treatment, you will be examined by the doctor. Hospital stay or discharge procedures will be performed after the treatment.

You will be examined by your doctor before the treatment. Then, your preoperative tests and blood tests will be performed. After being examined again at the end of the treatment, hospitalization or discharge procedures will be carried out. Necessary information about the procedure will be sent to the patient after the treatment. After the treatment, the patient will be informed by our health consultant about the medications and all the necessary apparatus. Our interpreter will accompany you during all these processes.

Follow-up

In order to keep the healing process and general condition under control, the patient will be contacted at specified intervals and all necessary follow-ups will be made.

Our medical consultant will contact the patient at specified intervals to keep the patient's recovery process and general condition under control and will make all necessary follow-ups. In this process, the necessary information will be given to our patient to prevent any possible complications. If any complications occur, our health consultant will make the necessary referrals.

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