DIABETES FACTS – Why is it important to know this?
Diabetes is a complex health condition which can result in long term complications.
Millions of people worldwide have diabetes, and the worrying fact is that a percentage of those affected are not even aware that they are diabetic! That is Diabetes Facts alone!
There is no such thing as ‘mild’ diabetes. High blood glucose levels over a period of time can damage the small and large blood vessels and nerves.
Not knowing you have Diabetes is a huge risk, because badly controlled diabetes can lead to numerous serious complications.
This article shares the 10 serious and scary things you may not know about this killer-disease.
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Kidney disease
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Hypertension (High blood pressure)
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Heart complications
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Stroke
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Eye complications
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Gastroparesis
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Foot complications
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Nerve damage
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Poor Sexual Health
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Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS)
The good news is that the risk of developing complications is significantly reduced by healthy eating, regular physical activity and having well-controlled blood glucose levels and blood pressure.
