When your blood sugar is not
controlled, too much sugar stays in your blood for a long time. That can damage blood vessels
and nerves. This damage can cause:
- Kidney disease
- Blindness
- Nerve damage
- Heart disease
- Foot problems
Over many years, high blood
sugar (hyperglycemia) can lead to serious problems. Kidney disease can lead to kidney failure
and the need for dialysis. Blood vessel damage in the eyes can lead to blindness. Nerve
damage in the feet can lead to the need for amputation. And heart disease can lead to death.
Heart disease is, in fact, the number 1 cause of death in people with diabetes.
You may not want to think about
these possibilities-no one really wants to. But the good news is that you can help avoid these
problems by taking good care of your diabetes. This means taking steps to keep your blood sugar
level at a healthy balance.
For more information about how
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine can help to control blood sugar and prevent
complications of diabetes, please call our office 719-634-1669 to schedule an appointment .