Patient's question:
My grandfather has had diabetes for over ten years, and he is quite elderly, being 69 years old this year. His condition has been worsening recently, which makes me very worried. I would like to ask, under what circumstances can diabetic patients take leave from work?Doctor's answer:
Diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar. Patients must pay attention to their daily diet, eat more plain foods, and avoid foods high in sugar. The long-term high blood sugar in diabetes leads to chronic damage and dysfunction in various organs, especially the eyes, kidneys, heart, blood vessels, and nerves. Generally, if the patient's condition is severe and there are currently no effective treatments.