Effects of DIABETES

Diabetes is well known as the dangerous disease around the society. Diabetes is a serious, sometimes life-threatening disease. Over time it can affect every body part and may cause kidney damage, nerve damage, amputations and blindness. It also raises your risks for heart and blood vessel disease and stroke. In fact, at least 65% of people with diabetes die from heart disease or stroke. People who have diabetes are twice more likely to develop heart disease than the rest of the population. High blood pressure and increased risk of stroke are also complications of diabetes. Diabetes can also put you at risk for infections. Foot infections, yeast infections, urinary tract infections and surgical site infections can present serious complications.

The good news is that diabetes can be managed and all these risks can be reduced. The best way to avoid this disease is by keep your blood sugar levels as close to normal range as possible with a combination of medication, diet and exercise can greatly reduce the risk for these terrible outcomes. As a bonus, an effective diabetes management lifestyle reduces risks for heart disease too.