What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. Your body breaks down most of the food you eat into sugar (glucose) and releases it into your bloodstream. When your blood sugar goes up, it signals your pancreas to release insulin.
Side Effect Of Dainties
Over time, high blood glucose levels can damage the body’s organs. Possible long-term effects include damage to large (macrovascular) and small (microvascular) blood vessels, which can lead to heart attack, stroke, and problems with the kidneys, eyes, gums, feet and nerves.
Effects Shown On Body
High Blood Sugar
Elevated blood sugar levels can lead to symptoms such as increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, and blurred vision.
Low Blood Sugar
A sudden drop in blood sugar levels can cause symptoms like shakiness, dizziness, confusion, and in severe cases, loss of consciousness.
Eye Problems
Diabetes can damage the blood vessels in the retina, leading to diabetic retinopathy and potentially causing vision problems or blindness.
Nerve Damage
High blood sugar levels can damage the nerves in the body, leading to symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and pain, particularly in the hands and feet.
Foot Complications
Nerve damage and poor blood circulation can lead to foot problems, including infections and ulcers, which, if not treated promptly, can result in amputation.
Cardiovascular Problems
Diabetes can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and other cardiovascular complications.
Kidney Damage
Diabetes can impair kidney function over time, potentially leading to kidney failure.
Skin Conditions
People with diabetes are more prone to skin problems, including bacterial and fungal infections.
Gum Disease
Diabetes can increase the risk of gum infections and periodontal disease.
Slow Healing Wounds
High blood sugar can impair the body's ability to heal, leading to slow healing of wounds and an increased risk of infections.
Increased Risk of Infections
Diabetes can weaken the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to various infections.
Hearing Loss
Some studies suggest a higher risk of hearing impairment in people with diabetes.