6 parts of the body indicate high blood sugar
1- The eyes
High blood sugar levels can affect the blood vessels in the retina, leading to eye-related problems such as blurry vision, cataracts, glaucoma, and most worryingly, diabetic retinopathy.
Retinopathy involves changes in the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that if left untreated, can lead to vision loss and blindness in people with diabetes.
2- the foot
There are two ways diabetes can affect your feet. The first is through nerve damage, which robs your foot of feeling any kind of sensation.
Secondly, you may experience poor circulation in your feet, which can make it difficult to heal any infection over time, if the sores or infection are not treated, it can lead to amputation.
3- The kidneys
The kidney is an integral part of the body, which helps to filter out all toxins and waste products from the body. It consists of small blood vessels that help the organ to work efficiently. However, high blood sugar can damage these blood vessels, which in turn can lead to diabetic kidney disease, also known as diabetic nephropathy.
Symptoms include
Protein in the urine, increased need to urinate, deterioration in blood pressure control, swelling of the feet, ankles, hands and eyes, nausea, vomiting, fatigue and more.
4- Nerves
Just like diabetic retinopathy and nephropathy, high blood sugar can also lead to nerve damage called diabetic neuropathy.
The condition can lead to symptoms that include numbness or decreased ability to feel pain or temperature, tingling or burning sensations, severe pains and cramps, extreme sensitivity to touch and severe foot ulcers, infections and more.
5- The heart and blood vessels
Since high blood sugar can damage blood vessels, a diabetic patient is always at increased risk of cardiovascular complications including stroke and heart disease.
In addition, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people with diabetes are also more likely to have other conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, including high blood pressure.
6- Gum disease
Gum disease is a common condition associated with high blood sugar. They are usually caused by blocked or enlarged blood vessels that reduce blood flow to the gums, thus weakening the muscles. Moreover, high blood sugar can also promote the growth of bacteria that usually cause gum disease. Symptoms include bleeding, sensitivity, and sore gums.
