Mazatlan, Sinaloa.- Loss of weight, thirst in excess and frequent desire to urinate, were some of the symptoms that were observed on the fourth day of the year of control and detention of Diabetes of Felton Foundation by Mazatlán A.C.
During the brigade, rapid glucose tests were performed, mostly to people between 40 and 60 years old, as well as the doctor made ocular assessments, abdominal exploration and physical reviews.
Half an hour before the medical consultation, the neighbors of the colonies: Loma Bonita, Centro, Flores Magón and Montuosa, arrived at the offices of the civil association on an empty stomach in order to know their diagnosis.
Although there were people who first underwent glucose tests, 90 percent of patients came to follow up, bring control and continuity to treatment.
Silverio Mendoza, a voluntary doctor at the Foundation, mentioned that diabetes is regularly accompanied with peripheral venous insufficiency, following the diabetic neuropathy, that is, sequelae of diabetes.
"People have leg pain, heaviness and inflammation, when these symptoms are seen, it is advisable to go with the doctor, because diabetes is a silent disease that but the consequences are taken care of can be serious," he concluded.