10 Common comorbidities of diabetes

Unhealthy diets combined with lack of physical exercise and high-stress levels are known to trigger a phenomenon known as insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is the underlying root cause of a quiet pandemic of so-called “lifestyle disorders”, the most deadly of these is diabetes. The real danger of diabetes is the insidious effect of high blood sugar on the various organs of your body—large and small. Over time, and if left untreated, diabetes invariably gets worse, bringing myriad health complications. Here are the 10 comorbidities most likely to come in the wake of diabetes 1. Heart disease Statistically, diabetics are at least 50% more likely to suffer from heart disease, and they tend to get it at a younger age than people without diabetes. Both diabetes and heart disease have some common risk factors: smoking, obesity, lack of exercise, high-fat diets, and alcohol overconsumption are commonly seen in both these conditions. That also means that the measures that work to manage blood sugar levels (BSL) are equally effective in lowering the risk of heart damage. 2. Joint Pain This brings pain, inflammation, and soreness. Eventually, it can lead to diabetic neuropathy, a condition caused by damage to the nervous system. To learn more about this comorbidity and how you can avoid it, read: Type 2 diabetes-related joint pain, and what you can do about it. 3. Muscle mass loss Everyone wants to be more muscular but none need it more than diabetics. The medical establishment, which traditionally recommended walking as the best exercise for diabetics, now acknowledges the critical role played by muscle mass. After all, it is a muscle that burns glucose, so it follows that the more muscle you have the higher your calorie-burn rate. Browse full blog- https://www.freedomfromdiabetes.org/blog/post/10-common-comorbidities-of-diabetes/2959 Contact us :- Mob : +91-7776077760 Email-Id : [email protected] Also connect with us on our website , Facebook page, and youtube