Diabetes can be a fatal or debilitating disease where the body cannot properly produce or utilize insulin to regulate blood sugar levels. Diabetes can cause severe damage to organs, nerves, and blood vessels. People with diabetes are at higher risk of serious health complications and increased risk of early death.
Out of control sugar can lead to:
Increased risk for heart disease
Stroke
Blindness
Kidney disease
Your lifestyle affects blood sugar. Knowing the risks in your lifestyle that can attribute to diabetes may help you to understand the importance of disease management.
How to reduce your blood sugar level:
Prefer complex carbs
Drink ample amount of water daily
Have a diet low glycemic index
Monitor your blood sugar regularly
Consume foods rich in Chromium and Magnesium or add supplements
We at our AMA Medical Center in Lynn, MA, can teach you how to manage your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol. If you have diabetes, it’s very important to get regular health screening.
For more information please call us at (781) 581-6181 or contact us online! We are always happy to help!
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