Posted on August 14, 2008 in Latest News
What is Diabetes Vascular Disease?
A diabetic has to at times cope up with Diabetes Vascular Disease, which refers to the hardening of the arteries due to Diabetes. A diabetic has too much glucose in his or her blood stream, as the body is not able to produce insulin or use insulin efficiently to transport the glucose to cells from the bloodstream to be converted into energy.
One can also develop other health problems related to Diabetes Vascular Disease such as retinopathy (unusual growth of the blood vessels in the retina) and nephropathy, a kidney disease linked to diabetes. A diabetic also suffers from high blood pressure, high cholesterol and coronary heart disease. One can also suffer from neuropathy, which causes loss of the protective sensation in the toes or feet.
One has to control Diabetes in order to prevent or slow down such health problems. In case you do not manage your Diabetes and maintain healthy habits, you can develop serious health problems such as kidney disease, blindness, sores in the feet or heart attack. If you develop dead tissue it can lead to gangrene, necessitating amputation.
Symptoms of Diabetes Vascular Disease
- Floats in one’s vision known as floaters
- Blurry vision
- Foot sores
- Swelling of limbs or face
- Weight gain
- Loss of feeling in the feet or hands
- Leg pain while walking
- Chest pain
- High blood pressure
Causes of Diabetes Vascular Disease
- Improper diet consisting of fats
- High blood pressure
- Lack of exercise
- Overweight
- Smoking
- Duration of Diabetes
Treatment of Diabetes Vascular Disease
- Maintaining blood sugar levels
- Controlling blood pressure
- Controlling the lipid levels through medication and proper diet
One must stay healthy. Eat right, exercise, take adequate rest to ensure that one does not suffer from vascular disease caused by Diabetes. A diabetic should maintain his or her blood sugar levels and consult the physician for precautionary measures to prevent Diabetes related vascular diseases.
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