01/14/2019
Part 1 of 3:
I thought I’d do a three part series this week in reference to Chronic Kidney Disease and why we should all be aware about the disease itself, but also, how to take preventative measures. Today’s topic: Diabetes. Stay tuned this week to see how it all ties together.
Diabetes, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat. Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps glucose from food get into your cells to be used for energy. Sometimes your body doesn’t make enough—or any—insulin or doesn’t use insulin well. Glucose then stays in your blood and doesn’t reach your cells. If left untreated, this can lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and nerve damage.
There is so much information out there regarding Diabetes and the different kinds, I’ve attached a great article to our bio for more information; seeing as how more than one million American adults are living with either diabetes or prediabetes (thank you ), it’s important to get educated and take preventative measures. Read up everyone!
