Diabetes & metabolism
Excessive thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight change and slow-healing wounds can all be metabolic symptoms. Early identification of prediabetes and diabetes allows full reversal in many people.
A short blood test — HbA1c, fasting glucose, lipids and liver function — combined with a clinical assessment gives a clear picture of metabolic health.
Common symptom patterns
- · Increased thirst and frequent urination
- · Feeling tired after meals
- · Unexpected weight gain around the abdomen
- · Slow-healing skin cuts
When to book a GP
- · You have not had a metabolic check in the last 12 months
- · Family history of diabetes
- · BMI above 25 with an inactive lifestyle
When urgent help may be needed
- · Rapid weight loss with excessive thirst and vomiting
- · Fruity breath with drowsiness
- · Very high home glucose readings with unwell feeling
Call 998 (UAE ambulance) or attend the nearest emergency department.
Related blood & diagnostic tests
- · HbA1c
- · Fasting glucose
- · Lipid profile
- · Liver function
- · Kidney function
- · Vitamin D
- · TSH
Related Aafiyah services
FAQs
Can prediabetes be reversed?+
Yes — for many people, prediabetes can be fully reversed with structured changes to diet, activity, sleep and weight. Early identification is the most important step.
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"After surgery I dreaded going back to a hospital for dressings. Their nurse came every other day, the doctor checked in by WhatsApp. Healed faster than I expected."
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