Patient's question:
My brother-in-law has had diabetes for many years. Now I'm increasingly realizing how serious this disease is. I've noticed that my brother-in-law's health is getting worse. What are the major dangers of diabetes?Doctor's answer:
Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease. If blood sugar control is poor, it can lead to acute complications such as diabetic ketoacidosis. Chronic complications can affect the whole body, from head to toe, from top to bottom, from inside to outside, such as diabetic nephropathy, foot disease, heart disease, stroke, neuropathy, vascular inflammation, eye inflammation, etc. They severely interfere with quality of life and can even endanger life. It is recommended to follow a low-sugar, low-fat diet, minimize the intake of refined grains, quit smoking and drinking, engage in appropriate physical exercise, control weight, maintain a regular lifestyle, and conduct regular blood sugar tests.