Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. At least 65% of people with diabetes die from heart disease or stroke. The majority of people with diabetes also have high blood pressure and many other diseases. Below are a few health risks for people with diabetes.
Eyes
4.5 million people with diabetes suffer from a visual impairment. Common eye problems caused by diabetes: Diabetic Retinopathy – diabetes damages the tiny blood vessels in the retina. Cataract – a clouding of the eye’s lens. Glaucoma – an increase in fluid pressure inside the eye. Blindness – loss of vision. Visit your eye doctor regularly. Have your eyes examined at least once a year. Ask your eye doctor for a dilated-eye exam.
Kidneys
Diabetes is the #1 cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD.) ESRD is commonly referred to as kidney failure. The kidneys clean the blood by filtering out waste. Diabetes can damage this filtering system. High levels of blood glucose force the kidneys to filter too much blood. As the filtering system begins to fail, harmful waste builds up in the blood. Ask your doctor about kidney disease. You can reduce your risk of kidney disease by 25% when you manage your blood glucose levels. Test your blood sugar regularly. Have a urine protein (micro albumin) test at least once a year. A small amount of protein in your urine is the first sign of diabetes related kidney disease. It is possible to prevent or slow more serious kidney damage.
Heart and Blood Vessels
Heart disease is the leading cause of diabetes related deaths. Common heart problems caused by diabetes: Coronary Heart Disease – a blood vessel disease in the heart that causes heart attacks. Congestive Heart Failure – the heart is unable to pump enough blood. Stroke – when a blood vessel bursts or becomes clogged. Peripheral Vascular Disease – fatty deposits build up in the arteries to the arms or legs, narrowing or blocking the vessels and limiting circulation to the area. Check your cholesterol at least once a year. Do not smoke. LDL “bad” cholesterol should be less than 100 mg/dl. Control your blood pressure, blood glucose, and weight.
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