Monitoring your blood sugar (blood glucose) is an essential part of managingyour diabetes. It all relates to blood sugar. You need to keep your blood sugar in control before it controls you.
The hidden perils of diabetes begin before a person is even diagnosed because diabetics do not usually show any symptoms early on. This is when the commencement of future devastating diabetic complications can begin.
It is unbelievable how many diabetics have no idea of the issues they face if they don't control their blood sugar. Once diagnosed with diabetes, it is very important that you maintain your blood sugar within the range designated by your physician.
This is done by using a blood sugar monitor at home. Your physician will recommend the best blood sugar monitor for you. Pricking your finger and testing your blood isn't enjoyable, but proper blood sugar control will keep you from experiencing worse - the disorders and life-threatening complications caused by diabetes.
Controlling your blood sugar lessens the risk of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), both of which can have significant negative risks for diabetics.
With hyperglycemia, blood sugar levels increase and diabetics may experience thirst, hunger, tiredness, excessive urination, and blurred vision. It is vital to be aware of these symptoms, but if you monitor your blood sugar well, you should never experience these symptoms.
With hypoglycemia, blood sugar levels drop. It is very important that diabetics identify the symptoms of hypoglycemia speedily as it is possible to lose consciousness. Symptoms include sudden hunger, perspiring, dry mouth, weakness, dizziness, irritability, headache, shuddering, confusion, being disoriented, fainting, and seizures.
A diabetic can live a long and healthy life if they keep their blood sugar numbers in an optimum range. unusual changes in blood sugar are hard on the body and cause it to start malfunctioning. It affects the eyes, nerves, kidneys, and heart.
If blood sugars are not controlled, diabetics can look forward to these life-threatening complications.
Blindness
Kidney disease and dialysis
Nerve damage and numbness
Circulation problems and amputations
Heart disease and congestive heart failure
Coronary artery disease and vascular disease
Seizures, fainting, and stroke
And more - the list goes on and on
Sounds grim, doesn't it? It is, but there's something you can do to stand a much better chance of preventing complications from your diabetes. Having an active and healthy lifestyle and keeping your blood sugar in good control results in a longer, happier life for diabetics. Identify the situations in which your blood sugar rises (hyperglycemia) and falls (hypoglycemia) to gain better control - before your blood sugar controls you.
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