A Quick Guide To Diabetes - Chicago - Millennium Park Medical Associates

A QUICK GUIDE TO DIABETES

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WHAT IS DIABETES?

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Blood sugar (glucose) levels that are too high can cause diabetes. It happens when your body doesn't process insulin effectively or when your pancreas doesn't produce any insulin at all.

Symptoms of Diabetes

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Diabetes's typical signs and symptoms include: 1. Increased hunger 2. Increased thirst 3. Weight loss 4. Blurry vision 5. Extreme fatigue 6. Frequent urination 7. Sores that don’t heal

Complications of Diabetes

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The entire body suffers harm from high blood sugar levels, including organs and tissues. Your risk of complications increases as your blood sugar level rises and as you live with it for a longer period of time. Diabetes-related complications include: 1. Cardiovascular illness, heart attacks, and stroke 2. Retinal disease and blindness 3. Loss of hearing 4. Foot harm, such as infections and unhealed wounds 5. Skin problems like bacterial and fungal infections 6. Depression

How can you manage diabetes?

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1. Eat a balanced diet. 2. Daily exercise. 3. control your stress. 4. Restrict your alcohol intake. 5. Obtain enough sleep each night (normally 7 to 9 hours), and seek help if you have sleep difficulties. 6. Give up smoking. 7. Manage current heart disease risk factors by taking medications as prescribed by your healthcare professional.

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