Even though in its early stages it doesn't hurt, or cause inconvenience, or create any worrisome symptoms, diabetes is one condition that must be treated as soon as it is diagnosed. Ignoring it, however, is a mistake since the blood sugar imbalance we diabetics live with can cause a variety of complications, even leading to other serious health conditions.
One major cause for concern is adverse effects on our hearts. A big step on the road to heart problems is our unstable blood sugar levels as it can cause poor circulation. Below are some of the things you need to watch out for.
Hypertension
Often going hand-in-hand with high blood pressure, or hypertension is diabetes. In fact, your doctor will tell you that diabetics must work to get their blood pressure down even lower than other people. We diabetics should aim for a 130 pressure or lower even though a systolic pressure (the top number) of 140 might be acceptable for the general population. It's all part of the battle against possible heart disease.
What about blood fats?
Cholesterol and triglycerides, or blood fats, also need to be kept lower in diabetics. Fewer packaged or fried foods and lots of fruits and vegetables are your best bets for dietary blood fat control. You might as well throw out that frying pan.
All about blood sugar
You also need to monitor blood sugars as consistently high levels damage blood vessels and can lead to cardiovascular difficulties.
Weight level
And of course you know it's important to maintain a healthy weight. Why is that particularly important for us diabetics? First of all, being overweight means that your heart muscle needs to work harder to pump through your system. This weakens your blood vessels, which are then more susceptible to damage from fluctuating blood sugar levels. This is a vicious cycle that you definitely do not want to create.
The main engine for your whole body is your heart so you need to do everything possible to keep it in good shape. If you want to have a healthy heart, then you need to take control of your diabetes.
One major cause for concern is adverse effects on our hearts. A big step on the road to heart problems is our unstable blood sugar levels as it can cause poor circulation. Below are some of the things you need to watch out for.
Hypertension
Often going hand-in-hand with high blood pressure, or hypertension is diabetes. In fact, your doctor will tell you that diabetics must work to get their blood pressure down even lower than other people. We diabetics should aim for a 130 pressure or lower even though a systolic pressure (the top number) of 140 might be acceptable for the general population. It's all part of the battle against possible heart disease.
What about blood fats?
Cholesterol and triglycerides, or blood fats, also need to be kept lower in diabetics. Fewer packaged or fried foods and lots of fruits and vegetables are your best bets for dietary blood fat control. You might as well throw out that frying pan.
All about blood sugar
You also need to monitor blood sugars as consistently high levels damage blood vessels and can lead to cardiovascular difficulties.
Weight level
And of course you know it's important to maintain a healthy weight. Why is that particularly important for us diabetics? First of all, being overweight means that your heart muscle needs to work harder to pump through your system. This weakens your blood vessels, which are then more susceptible to damage from fluctuating blood sugar levels. This is a vicious cycle that you definitely do not want to create.
The main engine for your whole body is your heart so you need to do everything possible to keep it in good shape. If you want to have a healthy heart, then you need to take control of your diabetes.
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