diabetes 2

Diabetes is one condition that must be treated as soon as it is diagnosed
even though in its early stages it doesn't hurt
or cause inconvenience
or create any worrisome symptoms. But ignoring it is a mistake
because the blood sugar imbalance we diabetics live with can cause a variety of complications
even leading to other serious health conditions.

One major cause for concern is adverse effects on our hearts. Our unstable blood sugar levels can cause poor circulation—a big step on the road to heart problems. Here are some things to watch for.

Hypertension

Diabetes often goes hand-in-hand with high blood pressure
or hypertension. In fact
your doctor will tell you that diabetics must work to get their blood pressure down even lower than other people. While a systolic pressure (the top number) of 140 might be acceptable for the general population
we diabetics should aim for 130 or lower. It's all part of the battle against possible heart disease.

Blood fats

Cholesterol and tryglycerides
or blood fats
also need to be kept lower in diabetics. Lots of fruits and vegetables
fewer packaged or fried foods are your best bets for dietary blood fat control. Throw out that frying pan!

Blood sugar

Blood sugar levels need monitoring too
as consistently high levels damage blood vessels and can lead to cardiovascular difficulties.

Weight level

And of course you know it's important to maintain a healthy weight. Why is that particularly important for us diabetics? First
if you are overweight your heart muscle needs to work harder to pump blood through your system. This weakens your blood vessels
which are then more susceptible to damage from fluctuating blood sugar levels. It's a vicious cycle you don't want to create.

Your heart is the main engine of your whole body
so you need to do everything possible to keep it in good shape. For the sake of a healthy heart
take control of your diabetes.