Sugar in human blood is an important thing that must be controlled. Because blood sugar can trigger serious diseases, especially diabetes. Blood sugar itself comes from foods that are usually consumed daily, especially carbohydrates.
Why Checking Blood Sugar Routinely Is Important?
For people who are diabetics or have a risk of developing diabetes, checking their blood sugar regularly is a very important thing to do. Following are some of the reasons why it is important to check blood sugar regularly:
- Help diagnose diabetes as early as possible. This is very important because the sooner diabetes is diagnosed, the sooner you can get treatment that will minimize complications in sufferers.
- Helps control diabetes by managing blood sugar levels to avoid serious complications that can occur.
- Knowing the effect of diet and physical activity.
- Prevent serious complications, such as damage to the nerves, kidneys or heart that can be caused by uncontrolled blood sugar levels.
- Improve quality of life because it can reduce the risk of serious complications from diabetes.
What is the Danger of Uncontrolled Blood Sugar Levels?
In general, uncontrolled blood sugar levels can cause serious health complications in diabetics. The dangers of uncontrolled blood sugar levels include:
- Nerve damage in the body that causes tingling, numbness, or pain in the hands and feet
- Damage to the blood vessels in the eye area which can cause visual disturbances and even blindness
- Increases the risk of heart attack and stroke
- Damage to the kidneys which can lead to kidney failure
- Trigger digestive problems such as bloating, diarrhea, or constipation
How To Control Good Blood Sugar Levels?
There are several ways you can do to control blood sugar in the body to avoid diabetes & complications, including:
- Eat healthy foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean protein, and healthy fats.
- Avoid foods or drinks that contain high levels of sugar, such as soft drinks, candy, cakes and other snacks.
- Do regular exercise to help increase the body's sensitivity to insulin.
- Control your weight by following a healthy diet and recommended exercise.
- Reduce stress because it can affect blood sugar levels in the body.
You can check your blood sugar level at the EMC Hospital and you can consult a very competent consultant doctor to help you manage your blood sugar level.
Article written by dr. Wardhana, Sp.PD, KEMD, FINASIM (Internal Medicine Specialist - Endocrine, Metabolic & Diabetes Consultant at EMC Alam Sutera Hospital).