You can lower diabetes and heart disease risks by controlling blood sugar. Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 causes of death and disability among people with type 2 diabetes. Blood glucose, or sugar, is an important fuel for your body. But if your glucose levels become too high or too low, your body can have trouble producing a hormone called insulin that it needs to stay healthy. When your blood sugar is too high and you don’t produce enough insulin, your body’s cells can be starved for energy. Over time, high blood sugar levels can damage your eyes, kidneys, nerves or heart.
Posted on: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:23:17 +0000