Natural Remedies For Diabetics When you first get that diagnosis of type II diabetes, it doesn't really mean much unless you have a friend or family member who is suffering from the disease.

- higher risk of cardiovascular disease and heart attacks - shorter lifespan and poor quality of life - poor circulation in the extremities, especially the feet - risk of amputations, especially toes or feet - loss of vision up to and including blindness Doctors will give you medications to help control your glucose levels. Just because there are close to 20 million Americans suffering from diabetes does not make it a club you want to join. - excessive thirst - constant trips to the bathroom - no energy - blurry vision - wounds that healed way too slowly A nurse/friend saw me downing over a liter of water with each meal, and asked if she could test my blood sugar. She thought the meter could be off, so she tested herself - 102. Once blood tests and a medical exam confirmed the diagnosis, action had to be taken. It wasn't the meter - it was me.

When you start to Google the effects of diabetes, the seriousness becomes apparent.