Diabetic keto acidosis
occurs when the body does not have enough insulin available to use glucose, the body’s normal source of energy. When cells don’t get the glucose they need, the body will
begin to burn fat for energy instead, and this process produces ketones. These are chemicals the body creates when it breaks down fat to use for fuel. When ketones build up in the blood, they make it more acidic. When levels get too high, you can develop DKA. Although DKA can happen to anyone with diabetes, it is rare in those with type 2.
Hyper is molar Hyperglycemic Coma a
more frequent complication in type 2 diabetics, mainly in the elderly, is hyper hyperglycemic coma (HHNC). HHNC tends to occur in people with very high blood sugars when something else is going on in their bodies. This can include an illness or infection. When blood sugars are very high, the excess blood sugar spills over into the urine, since the body is trying to get rid of it. Initially, people suffering from HHNC tend to go to the bathroom a lot. If they don’t consume enough fluids, eventually they become dehydrated. They will make fewer trips to the bathroom, but that’s because the body is making little or no urine. Severe dehydration will lead to seizures, coma, and eventually death.
Blood Sugars Gone Out of Controller
Over longer periods of time, elevated blood sugars can damage virtually all the systems of the body. Chronically high blood sugars can lead to blood vessel and nerve damage, which can result in:
• Cardiovascular disease, namely increased risk of heart attack or stroke
• Nerve damage in areas such as the hands and feet and problems with the nerves that control the bladder, the intestines, and the genitals
• Eye problems such as retinal eye disease, cataracts, and glaucoma
• Kidney problems ranging from early-stage micro albumin Uris (protein in the urine) to progressive decrease in kidney function and ultimately end-stage renal disease in which the kidneys no longer function and dialysis or a transplant is needed
• Skin problems such as dry or itchy skin and bacterial or fungal infections
• Foot issues such as calluses, foot ulcers, poor circulation, and amputation (circulatory problems can lead to amputation of not just the feet but also parts of the leg above or below the knee)
• Gastrointestinal disturbances, namely, where the stomach empties too slowly
• Mental health issues such as depression and stress, which are commonly
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Pre-diabetes
Not that long ago, doctors did not routinely screen for, or treat, pre-diabetes aggressively. People who had glucose readings that were higher than normal but were not yet diabetic were seldom advised to reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. That was before there was a good understanding about how glucose levels in the pre-diabetic range could actually cause vascular damage or other complications. Pre-diabetes is a danger in itself: it increases the likelihood of stroke and heart disease by 50 percent! Today, we know that waiting until someone has progressed to diabetes can mean that complications have already begun to take hold. For this reason, doctors have lowered the fasting blood glucose cutoff for pre-diabetes from 140 mg/DL (milligrams per deciliter) to 125. Today, a normal fasting blood glucose is below 100
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