Theme of the Month / September
The Silent Progression of Sugar!
“Sweet life requires attention.”
Murat F., 50 years old, works at an intense pace in the agency business. Travel, meetings that last until late hours, and a stressful work pace make up his daily routine. His weakness for sweets is the inevitable reward for stressful days. Small but persistent symptoms he’s started noticing in recent months are making him think: tingling and numbness under his feet, strange pains in his new shoes, frequently waking up thirsty at night…
At first, he attributed these to fatigue, age, and the intense pace. Until one morning when he noticed a small blister on his right foot. He ignored it because it didn’t hurt, but the blister was rapidly growing and not healing.
Diagnosis: Type 2 Diabetes + Sensory Nerve Damage (Neuropathy)
Blood tests and Doppler ultrasound revealed that blood flow in his vessels was weak and nerve endings were damaged. Murat was very close to the diabetic foot stage. If he had waited a few more weeks, he could have faced an infected wound and irreversible damage.
The Vital Role of Doppler Ultrasound
Thanks to the Doppler examination performed at HSM Life Club, Murat’s vascular structure was examined early. The slowdown in blood circulation and peripheral vascular blockage were detected before reaching the critical stage. This way:
- Precautions were taken before a possible open wound could form.
- Treatments to increase blood flow for wound healing were started.
- The risk of losing his foot was eliminated with early intervention.
HSM Life Club’s Difference: Comprehensive Follow-up
Murat’s program covers not only foot health but also his general metabolic and cardiovascular condition. Blood sugar is regularly monitored, and nutrition and lifestyle recommendations are planned individually. Throughout the year, continuous communication with specialist doctors, proactive measures, and follow-up ensure both quality of life and health security.
Diabetic Foot Symptoms (Don’t Ignore Them)
- Tingling, numbness, burning sensation
- Cuts that don’t heal on the foot, redness, wound marks
- Paleness in skin color, feeling of coldness
- Callusing or deformation on the sole of the foot
Expert Warning:
“Diabetes is not just a blood sugar disease. It shows its insidious damage in nerves and vessels. If there’s numbness in the foot, this is an alarm bell. Screenings like Doppler can change the fate of not just a foot, but a life.”
— HSM Internal Medicine Specialist
5 Questions to Ask Yourself This Month:
- Do I have frequently recurring wounds, stinging, or loss of sensation in my feet?
- Do I wake up thirsty at night?
- Is there a history of diabetes in my family?
- Have I had my blood sugar measured for more than a year?
- When did I last have a detailed examination of my feet?
Recommendation:
HSM Life Club Programs are critically important for diabetes and metabolic risks. Individually planned examinations, early diagnosis, and year-round continuous follow-up secure both your metabolic health and quality of life.
📌 To make an appointment and get detailed information, [click here].
Remember:
“A wound doesn’t just open on the skin. Every symptom that’s ignored can cause losses in other areas of life too. With HSM Life Club, early awareness is the key to a healthy future.”