Diabetes
Diabetes is another health condition that may heighten the likelihood of a stroke. According to studies, people with elevated blood sugar levels double their risks of suffering from the condition.
Diabetes is a health issue involving blood glucose or sugar. It keeps the body from processing food right, causing blood glucose to build up in the blood vessels, damaging them over time. That’s how diabetes increases the occurrence of stroke.
A diabetic stroke is just like any kind of stroke. It may damage the brain tissue and lead to severe complications like memory loss, difficulty speaking, paralysis, and death, especially if the patient does not receive immediate medical attention.
People with elevated blood sugar levels need to keep a close watch on their health. They should do blood sugar testing regularly and make lifestyle adjustments to stay healthy and keep their risks low. For example, their blood pressure goal must be below 140/90, while their cholesterol goal must be 150mg/dL or lower. They should also stop smoking if they do and commit to a more active lifestyle by doing daily workouts if they don’t.
