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Jan 10 2009

Diabetics rarely die due to diabetes

Published by dratiffarid at 2:30 pm under Uncategorized Edit This

Heart AttackAccording to the American Diabetes Association, people with diabetes rarely die due to diabetes. Rather they die due to associated conditions. Diabetics have a 20% chance of a heart attack over a 7-year period. Other cause of death is a stroke (due to decreased blood supply to the brain).

A lot of them develop other complications which are not life-threatening. The commonest of them which I’ve seen at the hospital is a non-healing ulcer which needs amputation of the leg.

Diabetic ulcerDiabetics have decreased sensation throughout their body. This is more common in the feet and hands. While walking, the person may sustain injury to the foot but will be unaware of it (due to loss of sensation). It can lead to formation of an ulcer which if unnoticed, progressively increases in size.

Also due to increased blood sugar levels, diabetics are more prone for infections. Fungal infections of the hand and leg and quite common.

There can be associated atherosclerosis where a major blood vessel can get blocked. This can lead to decreased blood flow to the foot leading to ulcer formation.

Other complications seen are kidney damage and blindness.

It is advisable to keep blood glucose levels within normal limits. Glucose levels should be frequently checked.

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22 Responses to “Diabetics rarely die due to diabetes”

  1. # daniaon 10 Jan 2009 at 4:38 pm edit this

    Poor thing, my father-in-law is diabetic. I will send him this blog to read.
    thanks
    Dania
    http://stretchyourdollar.today.com

  2. # recoveryrockson 10 Jan 2009 at 5:51 pm edit this

    Great information. I’ve learned to live by my meter to maintain my blood sugar level. It’s inter testing I can eat half a baked potato. The whole potato gives a sharp rise, them plummets.

    Take care. Roxie
    http://recoveryrocks.today.com/

  3. # yanjiarenon 10 Jan 2009 at 8:46 pm edit this

    I must take your advice on this as my Grandad was diabetic. BTW you are awarded blog of the week, so please come to qiman’s world and read the review of your blog, you deserve it.

  4. # nipsyon 11 Jan 2009 at 11:22 am edit this

    As I have stated before, all the women other than myself, in my family are diabetics.The older ones all died from complications brought on by their diabetes. Mainly the kidney problems. Keep up the articles on diabetes, one of the worst killers out there.

  5. # caregivingdaughteron 11 Jan 2009 at 11:39 am edit this

    My mom is a type 2 diabetic. For years she did not monitor her blood levels properly. Now, she has been diagnosed with Alzheimers, but the neurologist says she also likely has some vascular dementia. It’s really sad that she did not take proper care of herself earlier, then she might be in better shape today. Isn’t type 2 preventable with proper diet and excercise?

    Good blog,
    Sherri
    http://caregivingdaughter.today.com

  6. # milyjohnsonon 11 Jan 2009 at 4:57 pm edit this

    Thanks for the information. Diabetes runs in my family so learning new information about it is good for me.

    http://theinformer.today.com

  7. # laneergon 11 Jan 2009 at 11:03 pm edit this

    My dad’s father died of diabetes related complications in the mid-70’s. He was admitted to the hospital for symptoms related to a diabetic coma, but eventually died from an aneurysm. I worry about my dad’s health - he does walk every day which is good, but his eating habits . ..

  8. # dratiffaridon 14 Jan 2009 at 5:18 am edit this

    @yanjiaren: Thanks

    @Caregivingdaughter: Ofcourse, it is preventable.

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