Contents:
- Medical Video: Diet Linked To Heart Disease Stroke And Diabetes Death HD
- Symptoms of stroke
- Who is at risk of stroke?
- Recovery of stroke in diabetic patients
- Lifestyle changes
Medical Video: Diet Linked To Heart Disease Stroke And Diabetes Death HD
Diabetes is known as one of the risk factors for stroke. Those with diabetes have a 1.5 times greater chance of having a stroke compared to those who don't have diabetes. This is because high blood sugar levels can form atherosclerosis.
Atherosclerosis is a condition in which the formation of layers of fat (also called cholesterol blockage) in blood vessels. Blockages or layers of fat along the blood vessels will cause constriction or, more severely, blockages in the arteries. That is why, keeping blood sugar levels within normal limits is an obligation that must be lived by diabetics.
Diabetics who also have a stroke usually have difficulty in recovery after a stroke. The impact of a stroke, such as paralysis or other problems is also usually more difficult to cure in stroke patients with diabetes compared to those who only have a stroke. Diabetics also have a higher risk of getting a stroke again. Furthermore, the mortality rate in diabetic patients who have strokes is higher compared to stroke patients without diabetes.
Symptoms of stroke
Recognizing the symptoms of stroke is important to prevent the disease from getting worse and to ease the recovery of stroke. Not only is it important for sufferers, but also for those of you who accompany you to be able to provide first aid before it's too late. Some common symptoms of stroke are as follows:
- Paralysis of the face, hands, or feet which tends to only occur on one side of the body
- The face that looks "sagging"
- Daze
- Difficulty understanding the conversation
- Difficulty in seeing, using either one or both eyes
- Dizzy
- Loss of balance or coordination
- Great headaches for no apparent reason
Who is at risk of stroke?
Diabetics do have a greater risk of stroke. However, people with the following conditions are equally at risk for stroke:
- Obesity
- Smoker
- Have high blood pressure
- Increased cholesterol level in the blood
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- Has a history of stroke or other heart disease in the family
Recovery of stroke in diabetic patients
Diabetes is one of the factors causing stroke that can hinder its recovery. Even so, it does not mean that diabetic patients have no hope of recovering from a stroke experienced. One of the most important things in recovery of stroke for diabetic patients is disciplined sugar control.
Hyperglycemia usually occurs around 30-40 percent in patients who suffer from ischemic stroke. This indicates a history of diabetes in the patient concerned or the occurrence of tissue stress. In this situation, doctors usually use insulin to treat hyperglycemia that occurs.
When a stroke has been successfully treated and entered into the recovery phase, the doctor may be able to provide drug therapy using Alteplase. This drug serves to eliminate blood clots and minimize damage caused by stroke. Giving this drug is usually carried out within 4.5 hours after a stroke occurs. That is why, the faster and more appropriate handling will be easier, the recovery of strokes and the accompanying effects will be overcome. Besides using drug therapy, sometimes surgery can also be needed to open the blockage in the blood vessels.
Lifestyle changes
The best treatments will not bring maximum impact if they are not accompanied by lifestyle changes to be healthier. Planning to eat a balanced menu, stop smoking, and exercise regularly can help you control your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Don't forget also to be obedient and disciplined in taking drugs that have been prescribed by your doctor, both for the diabetes you have and for the recovery of your stroke. Changes in lifestyle and discipline in a predetermined treatment plan will prevent you from the risk of recurring stroke.
