Diabetes is a chronic disease that requires our close attention. If not properly managed, it can trigger a series of serious complications, especially those affecting the heart and blood vessels. Next, let’s take a look at some of the symptoms of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular complications that diabetic patients may encounter.
First, chest pain is a common sign when it comes to heart disease. If a person with diabetes feels chest pain, it may be a sign of angina or myocardial infarction. This pain usually occurs in the center or left side of the chest and may spread to the left arm, shoulder, or neck. Pain may be pressure, stuffiness, or tingling. In addition, palpitation, that is, rapid, flustered or irregular heartbeat, is also a common symptom of heart disease. Expiratory dyspnoea, such as mild shortness of breath or severe shortness of breath, can be a sign of heart failure, meaning the heart is unable to pump blood around the body effectively, causing congestion in the lungs and expiratory dyspnoea.
Headache is a common symptom of
cerebrovascular disease. If a diabetic has a headache, it may be a sign of cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral infarction, or subarachnoid hemorrhage. Headache may be distending or tingling. Dizziness, such as feeling light-headed or dizzy, is also common, due to insufficient blood supply to the brain. Limb weakness or numbness is also a common symptom of cerebrovascular disease. If one side of the body of a diabetic patient has weakness or numbness, it may be a sign of cerebral infarction, that is, blood vessels are blocked by thrombus, resulting in ischemia and hypoxia in some areas of the brain, which in turn causes neurological impairment.
Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular complications of
diabetes may show a variety of symptoms, and are usually more serious. If these symptoms occur, it is better to seek medical treatment immediately for necessary examination and treatment. At the same time, diabetic patients should actively control risk factors such as blood sugar, blood pressure and blood lipids to prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular complications of diabetes. Through these measures, diabetics can maintain their health and improve their quality of life.
