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Type i Diabetes Complications
Treating Type i Diabetes Complications before they happen is the best way to avoid potentially serious problems to the heart, eyes, kidneys, blood vessels and nerves. Such damage may go undetected for long periods of time until it become too late to address. By getting diagnosed early, such Type i Diabetes Complications can be held in check or even avoided all together.
Exactly how diabetes causes these long term problems is still not clear, but the small changes to the blood vessels and nerves are an indicator that Type i Diabetes Complications may set in.
The most common of the Type i Diabetes Complications is heart disease, those with diabetes have twice the likelihood of developing this disease due to the greater build up of fat and cholesterol that interferes with blood flow. Add to that high blood pressure, obesity, and cigarette smoking and the Type i Diabetes Complications multiply in getting heart disease. Cutting out cigarettes, improving the diet and going on an exercise program will reduce the risk of getting heart disease in those diagnosed with diabetes.
Another Type i Diabetes Complications is kidney disease as the higher amounts of sugar in the bloodstream interfere with the kidney’s ability to glean away waste products in the blood. Although most of those suffering with diabetes will never develop kidney disease, the risk is increased in part due to the increased likelihood of urinary tract disease.
Damage to the eyes is also more common in those suffering with Type i Diabetes Complications as water retention behind the eyes leads to blurred vision and damage to the eye itself. Also, retinopathy, a disease of the retina is caused by the restricted blood flow to the tiny vessels that are part of the retina. Regular eye exams and acting upon any unusual events, such as blurring can help prevent permanent damage to the eye. Cataracts and glaucoma are also more common in those diagnosed with diabetes.
Decrease in blood flow to the extremities, particularly the legs and feet are also common Type i Diabetes Complications. Such conditions, if left unchecked, can lead to amputation in serious cases. This poor blood flow also leads to sores or injuries taking longer to heal. Nerve damage can also be quite painful, leading to less motion, which complicates the poor blood flow. Exercise combined with regular blood sugar checks and proper diet can stop Type i Diabetes Complications to the legs and feet early.
Skin and oral infections are also more common in diabetics, due again to the poor blood flow. Such infections should be treated early and often so more complications do not arise. Diabetes also affects the nerves, leading to all type of different symptoms from indigestion and diarrhea to impotence in men, despite no loss in sexual interest.
Extremely high levels of sugar can lead to emergency situations, but in some, particularly the elderly, those symptoms may get overlooked if the person is not known to suffer from Type i Diabetes Complications. Dehydration, followed by shallow breathing and even loss of consciousness needs to be treated immediately. Also, very low blood sugar can cause severe Type i Diabetes Complications as well. In both cases, immediate treatment is needed as the person’s life may be in danger.