Diabetes Mellitus and Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes is not just one of the most prevailing disorders to plague the world today, it is one that progressively brings more and more complications in its wake if left untreated or improperly treated. This is ultimate because diabetes is, at its core, a metabolic disorder, caused by the body’s inability to use the insulin produced by its own pancreas or insufficient insulin production. As glucose begins to accumulate in the bloodstream, it begins to damage the blood vessels in organs large and small across the body.
Macrovascular damage is damage to the large organs of the body, while microvascular damage refers to smaller blood vessels, which if damaged could lead to a host of complications from heart damage to problems with the kidneys or eyes of feet. The good news is that with consistent treatment and a proper lifestyle these long-term effects can be reduced or avoided altogether. In fact, diabetes itself can be reversed.
How to Reduce Complications of Diabetes?
Monitor, measure, manage
The key to avoiding long-term damage from diabetes is to know when you might be at risk. That means monitoring your body’s bio markers. Not just the blood sugar levels (BSL), which should be done as a matter of course, but also aspects like waist measurement, blood pressure, cholesterol, liver and kidney function, eye checks, etc. to ensure they are normal or within normal ranges.
- Regular Checks
Identifying potential problems early is the best way to stay clear of diabetes complications. This means you should have regular checks for markers like:
- Blood Pressure
- Blood Sugar Levels (HbA1c)
- Lipid & Triglyceride levels
- Kidney function
- Liver function
- Eyes
- Legs and feet
- Teeth and gums
Healthy diet
Diabetes itself is brought on primarily through a bad diet—rich in fat, salt, sugar, refined carbohydrates, processed foods, etc., and low in essential vitamins, minerals and other micronutrients. Working with a dietician can help you work out a healthy diet plan that factors in your individual challenges, such as allergies, as well as dietary preferences.
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