How often should I check my blood sugar if I am prediabetic?
If you are prediabetic get yourself checked twice a year to prevent disease progression.
Last updated on 20 Mar 2023
When blood glucose levels are high the glucose runs in the blood stream affecting kidneys, heart and eyes. Hence, patients living with diabetes must maintain good sugar levels to prevent organ damage.
Medically fasting is discouraged in patients with high blood sugar levels and heart diseases. It can have a detrimental affect on health specially for people living with type1 and type 2 diabetes.
Over time, high blood sugar can damage blood vessels and the nerves that control your heart. This can make one suceptible to heart attacks or a stroke.
By having glucose syrup or by having glucose candies one can instantly increase sugar levels
People with high blood sugars are more likely to have conditions that raise the risk for heart diseases. They also have high blood pressure that increases the force of blood through your arteries and can damage artery walls making one suceptible to heart disease.
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