Uncontrolled Blood Sugar Wreaks Havoc On Your Body

Diabetes is called “the silent killer” because it often goes undetected for long periods of time while it is inflicting its damage.  High blood sugar in itself does not usually have any noticeable symptoms, but an extended period of uncontrolled blood sugar levels can wreak havoc on your body, damaging internal organs, nerves, and cardiovascular system.

Type II diabetes is now an epidemic in American society due to changes in our diet over the last few decades, and the unfortunate reality is that most people who have it do not even know it.  It usually takes several years of high blood sugar levels before any noticeable symptoms of diabetes occur, but all the while the disease is slowly but steadily doing its damage to the body.  Let’s take a look at some of the ways:

Neuropathy

Uncontrolled blood sugar levels over a period of several years will cause nerve damage, called peripheral neuropathy.  The high blood sugar will actually damage your nerve endings in the peripheral nervous system and cause them to malfunction and not operate as efficiently as before.

The result is a tingling and burning sensation in the feet or hands that is often very painful.  If blood sugar levels are not stabilized, the disease will continue to progress up the arms and legs to the trunk of the body and eventually consume the entire body.  There is a loss of tactile sensation and motor activity caused by the nerve damage, which has debilitating effects on a person’s life.

Peripheral neuropathy can lead to severe infections in the extremities due to a loss of feeling, and may even result in amputation of limbs.

Vision problems

Diabetes leads to eye damage and vision problems if blood sugar is not controlled properly, which may even lead to blindness.

Kidney disease

High blood sugar also leads to kidney malfunction and disease and may even lead to kidney failure.

Cardiovascular disease

Uncontrolled blood sugar contributes to the development of dangerously high levels of cholesterol in the blood.  It is also linked to an increased amount of triglycerides and lipids, which contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease and strokes.

Conclusion

It is imperative to maintain tight control of our blood sugar levels in order to avoid these disastrous consequences.  Because diabetes is a silent killer, be sure to have your blood sugar levels tested regularly by your doctor to ensure that you are within the proper range.  You may also buy a home testing kit which will give you an accurate reading in a matter of seconds.

There are many known causes of diabetes that we must take heed of.  Keep your weight within the recommended range, and eat a sensible diet.  Exercise at least three or four days a week for 30 min. of aerobic exercise.  This helps to stabilize blood sugar levels and keep our body running efficiently.

If you are overweight or otherwise at risk for developing diabetes, it is a good idea to make a small investment in a home blood sugar test kit so that you can keep an accurate gauge and not put yourself at risk for these debilitating consequences.