How will diabetes effect people if its diagonsed at a younger age (around 30yrs) ?

[sandeep48]

What are the long term complications and how can they prevent it ?

[gangadharan_nair]

Diabetic patients should consult an Endocrinologist once in every three months. They should undergo periodical tests to check diabetic complications in advance.

A: HbA1c. HbA1c is a lab test that shows the average level of blood sugar (glucose) over the previous 3 months. It shows how well you are controlling your diabetes.

B: Control your high Blood pressure, if any. Normal blood pressure- <120/80 mmHg.

C: Control your blood Cholesterol: Normal cholesterol < 200 mg/dL. LDL <100 mg/dL HDL > 40 mg/dL Triglyceride < 150 mg/dL.

D: Diabetic education. Dental check-up should be done in every six months.

E: Eye examination for glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and cataract.

F: Foot examination (Diabetic neuropathy and diabetic foot ulcers)

G: Glucose monitoring. Fasting or postprandial blood sugar may be checked daily and avoid foods that elevate blood sugar.

H: Health maintenance immunization against influenza and pneumococcal pneumonia.

I: Indications for specialty care. Heart, kidney and liver should be checked periodically by concerned specialists.(Once in a year).

* Overall, the risk for death among people with diabetes is about twice that of people of similar age without diabetes.

* Adults with diabetes have heart disease death rates about 2 to 4 times higher than adults without diabetes.

* The risk for stroke is 2 to 4 times higher among people with diabetes.

Please see my blogs on diabetes management and eyesight.

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Diabetes affects people in every conceivable way,because blood circulates all over the body.You should not be frightened,but diabetes may damage eyes,gums,lungs,heart,liver,kidney,and skin.That is why a diabetologist will conduct mandatory tests on you to see if all the above mentioned organs are functioning properly or not.But you have to practice diet control,adequate exercise and manage your stress levels properly so that your sugar levels are within limits and the above mentioned complications do not materialize in your case.