Hyperglycemia is a condition in which glucose levels in the blood exceed the normal range, mainly due to insufficient insulin or poor cell response to insulin.
Common causes include unhealthy eating habits, lack of exercise, genetic factors, etc.
High blood sugar has many effects on various systems of the body.
Long-term hyperglycemia increases the risk of chronic complications such as cardiovascular disease, neurological disease, and kidney disease.
In addition, high blood sugar may also affect immune system function, increase the risk of infection, and affect quality of life.
The impact of high blood sugar on kidney function is severe.
In a state of long-term high blood sugar, the kidneys may be damaged, leading to the occurrence of diabetic nephropathy.
Hyperglycemia may lead to glomerulosclerosis, renal tubular dysfunction and other problems, eventually leading to a gradual decline in kidney function and even the development of chronic kidney disease.
Long-term high blood sugar may damage blood vessels and tissues in the eye, leading to diabetic retinopathy, which may affect vision or even lead to blindness.
Therefore, patients with hyperglycemia need to undergo regular eye examinations, actively control blood sugar levels, and maintain good living habits, such as not smoking and exercising regularly, to reduce the risk of vision damage.
High blood sugar may increase the mother’s risk of gestational diabetes, increase the risk of fetal birth defects, and may also lead to problems such as intrauterine growth retardation.
Therefore, women who suffer from hyperglycemia during pregnancy need to closely monitor blood sugar levels, actively control blood sugar, and follow doctor’s recommendations for management.