DIABETES AFRAID

DIABETES AFRAID

If you are afraid of developing diabetic complications. Many people I hear from every day certainly are, and with good reason. Each one of them can tell you stories about a loved one or acquaintance who suffered through amputation, became blind, or died at a young age. They fear the same will happen to them.

Fortunately, diabetes care has changed dramatically in the past few years. We know more about diabetes than ever before, and can say with confidence that diabetes complications can be avoided.

One of the biggest factors in avoiding diabetes complications is not to ignore diabetes in the early stages. There are 5 million people in the United States who have diabetes and don't even know it.

It is very easy to ignore it , because your body is feeling fine and your body seems to be working fine.

No Symptoms. No problem. Right? Absolutely Wrong  Not Even Close

While you're doing nothing, the excess glucose in your blood is eroding the very fabric of your body, threatening major organs, including your heart, nerves, eyes and kidneys. You may not feel the effects right now, but keep your blood sugar high and you eventually will.

By keeping your blood sugar close to normal, you have a good chance of avoiding these awful complications.

It is never too late, the minute you start managing your blood sugar, is the minute you drastically reduce a life of health problems. Many times a syndrome of particular type do develop that conditions and one feel sick. One should not go panic.