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Type 2 Diabetes - Link Between Nonalcoholic Liver Disease and Peripheral Vascular Conditions

Type 2 Diabetes - Link Between Nonalcoholic Liver Disease and Peripheral Vascular Conditions

Type 2 Diabetes - Link Between Nonalcoholic Liver Disease and Peripheral Vascular Conditions
By Beverleigh H Piepers

Type 2 diabetes is a known risk factor for both nonalcoholic liver disease and peripheral vascular conditions. Scientists at Qingdao University and other research facilities in China have found a link between both conditions.

In July of 2017, the Internal Medicine Journal reported on a study of two thousand six hundred and forty-six participants who had been previously diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. They were all at least 40 years of age. Those who had nonalcoholic fatty liver disease were at a high risk for peripheral vascular conditions. A total of 12.8 percent of the participants with the liver condition also had vascular conditions, compared with 7.8 percent of the participants without liver disease. When all other factors were taken into account, the difference was shown to be slightly significant. C-reactive protein, an indicator of inflammation, and measurements of defective metabolism were also higher in those with peripheral artery disease (PAD).

From the above information, the researchers concluded nonalcoholic fatty liver disease was partly to blame. Metabolic risk factors and inflammation were other risk factors. The complications of Type 2 diabetes appear to be related to the other risk factors. Keeping blood sugar levels and body weight under control is important to every body system. The early stages of Type 2 diabetes are not painful but prevention of the complications can prevent the pain of...

  • peripheral artery disease,
  • heart attacks, and
  • strokes.

Peripheral vascular conditions frequently go undiagnosed. If ignored these conditions can lead to gangrene and amputation.

  • gangrene develops from poor circulation.
  • when the limbs do not get sufficient oxygen and nutrients, tissue can die.
  • dead tissue can become infected.
  • if antibiotics do not resolve the infection, then amputation becomes the next step in treatment.

Peripheral vascular conditions are the most common reasons for amputation.

If tingling and numbness occur in your hands or feet, then be sure to have them checked out, diagnosed and treated. Peripheral vascular conditions can be treated with medication and with regular walking (feet). Ways of preventing or treating peripheral artery disease...

  • keeping your blood sugar below 100 mg/dL (5.5 mmol/L) fasting,
  • not smoking,
  • taking blood pressure medication when it is indicated by your doctor,
  • taking cholesterol-lowering medication regularly when prescribed,
  • taking medications to improve blood circulation - Plavix (clopidogrel) or daily aspirin prescribed to prevent blood clots, Trental, Pentoxil (pentoxifylline) prescribed to improve blood circulation, Pletal (cidistoprel) prescribed to improve circulation.
  • surgery to replace damaged blood vessels with artificially-made tubes.

Although managing your disease can be very challenging, Type 2 diabetes is not a condition you must just live with. You can make simple changes to your daily routine and lower both your weight and your blood sugar levels. Hang in there, the longer you do it, the easier it gets.

For nearly 25 years, Beverleigh Piepers has searched for and found a number of secrets to help you build a healthy body. Go to http://DrugFreeType2Diabetes.com to learn about some of those secrets.

The answer isn't in the endless volumes of available information but in yourself.

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