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Common Complications of Diabetes
prevented and controled by Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
When your blood sugar is not controlled, too much sugar stays in your blood for a long time. That can damage blood vessels and nerves. This damage can cause:
- Kidney disease
- Blindness
- Nerve damage
- Heart disease
- Foot problems
Over many years, high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) can lead to serious problems. Kidney disease can lead to kidney failure and the need for dialysis. Blood vessel damage in the eyes can lead to blindness. Nerve damage in the feet can lead to the need for amputation. And heart disease can lead to death. Heart disease is, in fact, the number 1 cause of death in people with diabetes.
You may not want to think about these possibilities-no one really wants to. But the good news is that you can help avoid these problems by taking good care of your diabetes. This means taking steps to keep your blood sugar level at a healthy balance.
For more information about how Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine can help to control blood sugar and prevent complications of diabetes, please call our office 719-634-1669 to schedule an appointment .