Doctors have revealed the importance of controlling blood sugar levels to prolong life and maintain health, as well as how to prevent its complications and maintain ideal sugar levels. According to doctors, diabetes is a disease that can shorten a person's life and make the sufferer's life miserable and distressing, as it causes serious complications. What are the most common complications associated with diabetes, and how can they be prevented through sugar control? What are the preventive measures?
1. **Blindness**: A person with diabetes may lose their eyesight due to damage to the retina.
2. **Nutritional neuropathic ulcers**: This serious complication of diabetes appears as long-lasting wounds and ulcers that do not heal.
3. **Kidney failure**: Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney problems and microcirculation disorders, leading to various diseases.
4. **High blood pressure**: Elevated blood pressure can be a warning sign of kidney problems and other serious complications.
5. **Myocardial infarction and stroke**: Vascular diseases pose a real danger to the heart and brain, often seen in diabetic patients.
**Prevention and control of diabetes**:
- **Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels**: Maintaining the ideal glucose level in the blood is crucial for preventing complications.
The normal fasting blood glucose level ranges from 3.3 to 5.5 mmol per liter. If levels are found to be higher, one should consult a doctor and undergo further tests to identify the causes early and prevent complications.
