Diabetics Long term Complications Linked to Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.

Avoiding long-term complications requires making lifestyle changes that can help you take control of this disease, take deep breaths, meditate and think good management.

A disciplined well-managed plan is required for type 1 and type 2 diabetics who face long-term health conditions directly related to this disease.

Reduce the Risks

The Following are the ABC recommendations:

• A stands for A1C, or hemoglobin A1C test, which measures your average blood glucose levels over the previous two to three months. 
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• B is for blood pressure; very important to have it checked. Usually it is routinely checked at every medical appointment. 
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• C is for cholesterol; check it as often as possible or at least have it checked once a year. 

Exercise is a very important tool for your long-term plan.

A powerful lifestyle tool is an exercise program that you and your healthcare team  can put together.

With moderate exercise you can boost energy and lose weight.

Exercise can change your life. It's great in improving your mood, increasing insulin sensitivity, and can lower high blood sugar to healthier levels. Studies have revealed that exercise helps your body's immune system and helps utilize insulin more efficiently by increasing the number of insulin receptors on your cells, therefore providing you with more energy.

The Cardiovascular System

Heart disease and diseases of the blood vessels are prevalent in diabetics. The risk of having cardiovascular conditions, heart attack, stroke, and atherosclerosis significantly increases among diabetics. The American Heart Association estimates that 65 percent of diabetics will die as the direct result of heart or blood vessel disease.

Maintaining healthy lower blood pressure, blood glucose, and cholesterol levels can lower the risk of cardiovascular problems.

Neuropathy

Type 1 and type 2 diabetics can also experience neuropathy, a painful and debilitating disorder of the nerves. This problem is worse in cases of uncontrolled blood sugar, causing the nerves of the legs and arms to radiate pain, numbness, tingling, or a burning sensation. Eventually, the complete loss of sensation can occur.

The kidneys of a diabetic are vulnerable to nephropathy caused by the excessive filtering of sugar from the body. Kidney failure or irreversible end-stage kidney disease can occur in severe cases.

Stress Reduction

Diabetic retinopathy of the eye, skin and mouth conditions, osteoporosis, and hearing impairment are also linked to this disease.

A commitment to eating a healthy diet, meditating, reducing stress and exercising regularly can be very helpful.

When you're stressed your heart beats faster, your breath quickens, and your blood sugar levels are elevated. If your cells are insulin resistant, the sugar builds up in your blood leading to unhealthy levels.