It is possible to manage diabetes but its complete cure is often not since it is a chronic disease. With proper management and a healthy lifestyle, diabetics can avoid the consequences that might erupt if the disease is not treated properly. If the management of diabetes is not proper, the following are the likely effects:
1. Hypoglycemia - Hypoglycemia is the drastic reduction of the glucose levels in the blood due to the action of insulin or prescribed pills. The solution here would be to test the level immediately and also eat sugar or a piece of chocolate to remedy the imbalance.
2. Hyperglycemia - Hyperglycemia is the condition when the glucose levels in the blood alarmingly shoot up. If a person is under severe stress, this is likely to happen. Also, a diabetic may find his levels rising after a particularly rich meal.
3. Possible complications - High glucose levels in the blood if neglected for long can cause complications in the case of diabetic patients. Eye damage (diabetic retinopathy). Kidney and nerve damage are known to occur. Diabetes also increases the chance of the patient experiencing cardiac complications. Hardening of the arteries and strokes are common, if precautions are not taken.
4. Impotency - The percentage of impotent men who have diabetes is very high. In fact, diabetes in men is one of the causes of sterility in couples. So, if diabetes is diagnosed as the reason for impotency, controlling the diabetes the diabetes will make the impotency go away.
5. Susceptibility to infection - Due to high glucose levels, infections set in more easily in the case of a diabetic than a non-diabetic. Also, the infection takes a longer time to be cured than it would otherwise.
6. Amputation - Diabetics are known to suffer from foot ulcers or small areas of gangrene. If not treated in time, the limb may require amputation. Regular monitoring and therapy has shown a reduction in the incidence of amputations in diabetic clinics.
Hope, I have covered some of the major adverse effects if diabetes is not managed properly. So to live healthier and longer you need to control your blood sugar level.
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