KONTAN.CO.ID – JAKARTA. There are various conditions that can cause blood sugar to rise. This is especially important for diabetics to know. Diabetes is a disease that causes blood glucose to reach dangerous levels.
If a person does not control these blood sugar levels, complications can develop. People with diabetes need to monitor blood sugar levels carefully to avoid spikes.
As is known, glucose comes from food. Glucose is a simple sugar that serves as the main source of energy for the body. A total of 60% of the profits from Health articles are distributed to residents affected by Covid-19.
Under normal conditions, the pancreas can secrete the hormone insulin which functions to make cells more sensitive to glucose. The cells then draw glucose from the blood, reducing the impact of the spike in blood sugar.
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But in people with diabetes, the pancreas cannot produce insulin or the cells develop resistance to insulin. As a result, glucose stays in the blood, keeping blood sugar levels high.
Persistently high blood glucose levels can lead to complications of diabetes, including nerve damage, vision loss, kidney damage, kidney problems, and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Editor: Barratut Taqiyyah Rafie
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