My opinion on a ‘controlled’ blood sugar of 298
Consider this a personal reflection. When I ask a patient if their diabetes is controlled and they say yes… I do not expect to see a glucose of 298 when their bloodwork comes back. When I then go and ask them about their ‘controlled’ number I do not expect them to laugh and say it is usually ‘below 250′. Is that controlled?
I just get so upset because I feel that people do not understand the repercussions of their behavior. High blood sugars lead to so many difficulties and issues down the road. Tightened blood vessels, heart disease, neuropathies, amputations, PVD, kidney disease and sexual dysfunction. Need I say more. I know I am preaching to the choir here but I just had to vent a bit.
What do you keep your sugar controlled at? What is your magic number?
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