 If you don't treat your diabetes in a proper way, the blood sugar level increases extremely, causing lots of problems. Uncontrolled blood sugar level can cause different serious medical conditions that might even result in death. In the same way, if gestational diabetes is not treated, it might lead to serious complications. Diabetic retinopathy and nephfropathy may even cost life of the patient. Chronic dental diseases are also the result of untreated diabetes.
Diabetes Complications
- High Blood Sugar
High blood sugar may be caused by eating too much, abstinence from exercise, or taking the wrong amount of insulin. People with too high blood sugar may have pain in their digestive tract. Uncontrolled high blood sugar can result in stroke and lead to death.
- Low Blood Sugar
In case if you don’t eat the correct food or don’t eat enough along with taking incorrect medicine you are at high risk of low blood sugar. People with too low blood sugar may get confused, shaky, or sweaty along with feeling sick. In the beginning symptoms are usually mild, but they become more vigorous with time without keeping under control. Uncontrolled low blood sugar causes serious medical conditions, and can even result in death.
- Pregnancy
High blood sugar during pregnancy is very dangerous for both baby and mother. It can cause complications during delivery. That’s why women with diabetes should plan their pregnancies ahead of time.
- Dental Diseases
Diabetics are at high risk of developing dental disease. One of the main dental problems is gingivitis. It can cause swollen, painful gums that bleed when you floss and brush. Another problem is periodontitis. It occurs when your gums pull away from the teeth. That’s why daily teeth and gum care are very important. Untreated dental diseases can cause serious infections. In their turn, infections can cause higher blood sugar.
- Diabetic Eye Disease
This is a serious problem that can lead to loss of sight. Even though your vision may appear to be good, problems may be developing. Vision may be blurred, and then your reading will be difficult. Sometimes rings may appear around lights. Both are signs that eye problems have developed. Diabetic eye disease must be found and treated early; this will save your sight. Laser surgery is commonly used with such patients.
- Heart and Blood Flow Problems
These are the main causes of sickness and death among diabetics. By the way, smoking extremely increases the danger. High blood pressure and high cholesterol in the blood increase the risks.
- Nerve Damage
Nerve damage causes other serious problems. It happens slowly, you may not even notice loosing feelings, especially in the hands and feet. Nerve damage can also result in stomach and bowel problems. Difficult urination may occur, causing you to dribble. This may lad to bladder and kidney infections. Besides, trouble sexual function may occur. It is very important to discuss your nerve damage with your doctor. Lots of these problems can be cured.
- Foot Problems
Nerve damage, blood flow problems and infections can lead to serious foot problems, even to amputation. Because of nerve damage cuts, blisters, scrapes, and sores can go unnoticed. Poor blood flow can make these injuries slow to cure. That’s why you have to check your feet regularly.
- Circulation Problems
Poor blood circulation is the main cause of sickness and death among diabetics. It is very important to have several tests completed regularly to observe blood circulation.
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