Diabetes means that your blood sugar is too high. There are two main types of diabetes:
Type 1 Diabetes: The body does not make insulin. Insulin helps the body use glucose from food for energy. People with Type 1 diabetes need to take insulin everyday.
Type 2 Diabetes: The body does not make or use insulin well. People with Type 2 often need to take pills or insulin. Type 2 is the most common type of diabetes.
Gestational Diabetes: Some women when they are pregnant develop diabetes. This raises her future chance of getting diabetes, mostly Type 2 diabetes, as well as raising the child's risk of being overweight and their chance of getting diabetes.
People may joke that they have a "touch of diabetes" or that their sugar is a "little high", but they are suggesting this is not a serious disease. Diabetes and its complications can kill you if you do not take proper care of yourself. By making healthy food choices, stay at a healthy weight, and exercise regularly, you can avoid some of the complications so many diabetics get. Common complications are:
- Heart attack and stroke
- Eye problems
- Nerve damage
- Kidney problem
- Gum disease and loss of teeth
- Foot complications and amputation
- Have more energy
- Be less thirsty, tired, and urinate less often.
- Heal better and have fewer skin or bladder infections.
- Have fewer problems with your eyesight, feet and gums.
If you are a diabetic and do not currently see a podiatrist, call our Bristol office to make an appointment.
Richard E. Ehle, DPM
Connecticut Foot Care Centers
Diabetic Foot Care in CT
Podiatrist in Bristol, CT
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