What long term effects do unstable blood sugar have on the body?
March 17th, 2010 by admin
A coworker of mine is 58 and has Diabetes Type 1. She calls in sick because her blood sugar is too low (30-40). At work, she frequently complains about fatigue and confusion because of low blood sugar. This happens at least once a week, and she might call in sick once a month because of this. I hear her complain about the blood sugar being too low more often than it being to high. She also drinks rather excessively. What is she doing to her body?
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can be dangerous. The brain can suffer from irreversible damage. She should follow dietary guidelines. The dose of anti diabetic drugs also needs to be adjusted.
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March 17th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Well if she would stick to a good meal routine she wouldn’t have this problem. She could end up going into a coma if she doesn’t straighten it out. I have an aunt with the same problem. She doesn’t pay attention to what she eats and She has been in a coma before.
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March 17th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can be dangerous. The brain can suffer from irreversible damage. She should follow dietary guidelines. The dose of anti diabetic drugs also needs to be adjusted.
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March 17th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
drinking excessively is the first and biggest mistake. when your liver brakes down alcohol, it can’t give off glucose (sugars), so your blood sugar is low. She should eat fiber bars or get more fiber in general, it slows down the body’s burning of sugar. Of course going to the doctor and nutritionist would be the best choice. When the blood sugar gets low you lose basic motor functions. Permanent damage include:
loss of brain cells (damage to brain in general), liver and other vital organs damage, fading loss of eye sight
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My doctor told me this when i was diagnosed with chronic hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)