Monday, February 27, 2012

Diabetic Dangers

I've always been told that when I don't take care of my blood sugars I'm stocking up on long-term consequences. I've been told everything from going blind to getting my limbs chopped off, but I've never really looked into it. Here are some sites to fill you in.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/30047-longterm-effects-type1-diabetes/

http://kidshealth.org/parent/diabetes_center/diabetes_basics/complications.html

http://type1diabetes.about.com/od/schooldaycareandlaws/a/Complications.htm

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/type-1-diabetes/DS00329/DSECTION=complications

I hope these scare you, because if they don't your insane. I don't want to end up deaf, blind, and with heart problems. If you stay on top of your glucose levels none of this should be a problem. My diabetic brother sent me a chart to help me out.

I didn't know how to add the file on here, but if you want you could try making one like it or copy and pasting it and then making it bigger.
I hope this helps out anyone that needs it!

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