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What are the health effect of uncontrollable diabetes?
What are the health effect of uncontrollable diabetes?
What are the health effect of uncontrollable diabetes?
Over time, high blood glucose levels can damage the body's organs. Possible long-term effects include damage to large (macrovascular) and small (microvascular) blood vessels, which can lead to heart attack, stroke, and problems with the kidneys, eyes, gums, feet and nerves.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
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How diabetes condition can influence heart attacks?
People with diabetes are more likely to suffer from heart disease because over time, high blood sugar can damage blood vessels and the nerves that control your heart.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
Does every diabetic have a heart attack?
No
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
Can high blood sugar levels lead to high cholesterol?
Yes one can get diabetic dyslipidemia as high blood glucose levels and high cholesterol are closely related. Hence keep a check on both to avoid heart related disorders.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
Why is it so important to strictly monitor insulin levels?
If blood sugar raises to a very high level then the patient can experience mental confusion and dizziness. In worst cases the patient can also slip into coma. Hence, you are advised not to let blood sugar levels rise beyond 300.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
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