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Besides being a diabetic and having to control your blood sugar levels and eat a correct diet, come the risk of many complications. Some of the most common are heart disease, nerve damage, kidney failure, foot problems and even blindness. Most diabetics should be aware of the complications and with the aid of their doctors, prevent or delay the onset of any of these.
Let’s look at these complications and see how we can cut down our risks.
Heart disease.
Diabetics face a two-fold risk of heart disease. Heart attack and stroke are the most prominent. The ADA believes that 2 out of every 3 diabetics will die from a heart attack. It is the raising of LDL(bad cholesterol) and the lowering of HDL(good cholesterol) that promotes the plaque that occurs in the bloodstream. When plaque builds up and blocks the arteries, stroke or heart attack occur.
Here are a few signs of an impending heart attack. If you have one or more of these signs, please call 911 immediately.
Shortness of breath
Chest pain that radiates to arms, jaw, neck or back
Sweating even when you are not exerting yourself
Here are a few thing, that a diabetic can do to prevent this risk.
Maintain your weight proportionately to your height.
Stop all tobacco use.
Keep your blood levels under control
Diet: Cut down on red meat and dairy products. Saturated fat is your enemy. Losing 20 pounds will make a tremendous impact on your condition.
Get moving. Exercise. Exercise. Exercise. Start at 15 minutes of walking, 3 times a week and increase time and speed accordingly.
If you do these few things, you can beat the odds. Start today.
Neuropathy(nerve damage)
Most diabetics have some nerve damage. The damage varies from person to person, but is a serious risk. It can be burning, numbness, shooting pains and tingling, generally in the diabetic’s limbs. If you have bruised your arm or leg and cannot recall how you got the injury, it could be a sign of Neuropathy. It is caused by a lack of sensation, making it easier to harm yourself without noticing, how it happened.
The rule applies: keep your blood glucose level. See your doctor, if you develop any symptoms
Kidney Failure
Kidney failure is the inability of the kidneys to rid the body of waste. Diabetes is one of the main causes. The biggest problem is that it does it very slowly and may take many years, before the damage is found. The symptoms are so general in nature, that they can seem to be many other diseases. Frequent urination, swollen feet, cramping and lack of energy are just a few.
Recommendations:
Maintain your blood glucose levels
Check your blood pressure often.
Have your kidney functions tested at least twice each year
Control your cholesterol with diet. Try a low-protein diet, which may slow kidney disease.
Because most of these complications come on very slowly, it is important to be aware of any changes in your body.
I hope this article has some info, that you have found useful.
Below is the YouTube Video I found useful
Let’s look at these complications and see how we can cut down our risks.
Heart disease.
Diabetics face a two-fold risk of heart disease. Heart attack and stroke are the most prominent. The ADA believes that 2 out of every 3 diabetics will die from a heart attack. It is the raising of LDL(bad cholesterol) and the lowering of HDL(good cholesterol) that promotes the plaque that occurs in the bloodstream. When plaque builds up and blocks the arteries, stroke or heart attack occur.
Here are a few signs of an impending heart attack. If you have one or more of these signs, please call 911 immediately.
Shortness of breath
Chest pain that radiates to arms, jaw, neck or back
Sweating even when you are not exerting yourself
Here are a few thing, that a diabetic can do to prevent this risk.
Maintain your weight proportionately to your height.
Stop all tobacco use.
Keep your blood levels under control
Diet: Cut down on red meat and dairy products. Saturated fat is your enemy. Losing 20 pounds will make a tremendous impact on your condition.
Get moving. Exercise. Exercise. Exercise. Start at 15 minutes of walking, 3 times a week and increase time and speed accordingly.
If you do these few things, you can beat the odds. Start today.
Neuropathy(nerve damage)
Most diabetics have some nerve damage. The damage varies from person to person, but is a serious risk. It can be burning, numbness, shooting pains and tingling, generally in the diabetic’s limbs. If you have bruised your arm or leg and cannot recall how you got the injury, it could be a sign of Neuropathy. It is caused by a lack of sensation, making it easier to harm yourself without noticing, how it happened.
The rule applies: keep your blood glucose level. See your doctor, if you develop any symptoms
Kidney Failure
Kidney failure is the inability of the kidneys to rid the body of waste. Diabetes is one of the main causes. The biggest problem is that it does it very slowly and may take many years, before the damage is found. The symptoms are so general in nature, that they can seem to be many other diseases. Frequent urination, swollen feet, cramping and lack of energy are just a few.
Recommendations:
Maintain your blood glucose levels
Check your blood pressure often.
Have your kidney functions tested at least twice each year
Control your cholesterol with diet. Try a low-protein diet, which may slow kidney disease.
Because most of these complications come on very slowly, it is important to be aware of any changes in your body.
I hope this article has some info, that you have found useful.
Below is the YouTube Video I found useful
