27/01/2025
DIABETES ; AN INTERNAL ENEMY TO AVOID
Diabetes can truely become an internal enemy by putting someone through some
serious, long-term health complications
like heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, vision loss, nerve damage, and foot problems due to the damaging effects of high blood sugar affecting blood vessels and nerves,
potentially impacting your quality of life.
Managing diabetes requires constant monitoring of your blood glucose level and lifestyle adjustments to prevent these complications.
Main Reasons why you must see diabetes as An Enemy to Avoid :
Cardiovascular issues:
High blood sugar can damage blood vessels, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Eye problems:
Diabetic retinopathy, a complication affecting the eyes' blood vessels, can lead to vision loss or blindness as shown on the picture below
Kidney disease:
Uncontrolled diabetes can damage the kidneys, potentially leading to kidney failure.
Nerve damage:
High blood sugar can damage nerves, causing numbness, tingling, and pain in hands and feet, sometimes leading to foot ulcers and potential amputations.
Sexual dysfunction:
Diabetes can affect blood flow to the ge****ls, leading to erectile dysfunction in men.
Increased risk of infections:
Poor blood sugar control can make the body more susceptible to infections, particularly in the feet.
What are the common symptoms of diabetes:
Frequents urination (p*e) a lot, often at night.
When you Are very thirsty.
Lose weight without trying.
Are very hungry.
Have blurry vision.
Have numb or tingling hands or feet.
Feel very tired.
Have very dry skin.
When last did you do your routine medical check.
Remember
You can only manage and control what you know.
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