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Diabetes Complications
DIABETES COMPLICATIONS: People
with diabetes have an increased risk of developing a number of serious health problems.
o Consistently
high blood glucose levels can lead to serious diseases affecting the heart and
blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves. In addition, people with diabetes
also have a higher risk of developing infections.
o In almost all high-income countries, diabetes is
a leading cause of cardiovascular disease, blindness, kidney
failure, and lower limb amputation. Maintaining blood glucose levels,
blood pressure, and cholesterol close to normal can help delay or prevent
diabetes complications. People with diabetes need regular monitoring for
complications.
Reference:
IDF ATLAS: www.idf.org/diabetesatlas/5e/what-is-diabetes
HYPOGLYCAEMIA:
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Hypoglycaemia is a condition characterized by abnormally low
blood glucose (blood sugar) levels, usually less than 70 mg/dl.
§ Hypoglycaemia
may also be referred to as an insulin reaction, or insulin shock.
§ Hypoglycaemic symptoms are important clues that
a patient has low blood glucose. Each person's reaction to hypoglycaemia is
different, so it's important that people with diabetes learn their own signs
and symptoms when their blood glucose is low.
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