Abdominal pain may be related to gastrointestinal diseases and is also a symptom of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
Diabetic ketoacidosis typically presents with loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, often accompanied by headache, irritability, and drowsiness, with breath that smells like rotten apples.
DKA is a severe acute complication of diabetes. If not treated promptly, it can lead to coma or even death.
Recommendation: If diabetic patients exhibit the above symptoms, they should measure their blood sugar immediately. If blood sugar exceeds 13.9 mmol/L (11.1 mmol/L for those taking SGLT2 inhibitors), they must seek medical attention promptly to prevent worsening of the condition.
This may be caused by cardiovascular diseases such as angina pectoris or ischemic cardiomyopathy. Cardiovascular diseases are common complications of diabetes, with over 30% of diabetic patients having at least one cardiovascular condition.
Chest pain caused by cardiovascular diseases usually presents as precordial pain, often accompanied by chest tightness, palpitations, a sense of pressure, constriction, or shortness of breath, possibly with discomfort in the left shoulder. It often occurs after physical exertion or emotional excitement and can be relieved within a short time by resting or taking nitroglycerin.
Recommendation: If symptoms persist or do not improve after taking nitroglycerin, seek medical attention immediately without delay. Diabetic patients should undergo a cardiovascular risk assessment at least once a year.