Saturday, December 25, 2021 – 06:00 WIB
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VIVA – Someone who is suffering diabetes type 2, meaning the body cannot process insulin properly or the insulin it produces is not being absorbed by the cells.
The main role of insulin is to regulate blood sugar. Without insulin, blood sugar levels can rise to dangerous levels. One of the most serious complications of persistently high blood sugar levels is neuropathy.
Neuropathy is damage or dysfunction of one or more nerves. Peripheral neuropathy develops when nerves in the extremities of the body, such as the hands, foot and the arm is damaged.
Reported Express, Friday, December 24, 2021, this nerve damage can cause three symptoms, namely tingling, burning sensation, and numbness. Consistently high blood sugar levels can also cause eye damage leading to blindness, heart disease and stroke, foot ulcers, and persistent or regular infections, especially skin and urine infections.
Then, how to solve it?
Living a healthy lifestyle can help control blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of diabetes complications.
Changing your diet to a healthier one is one of the most effective preventive measures against high blood sugar levels. A much simpler and cheaper tip is to consume more plain water.
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