Chronic Elevation of Blood Glucose

• Chronic elevation of blood glucose

  • Chronic elevation of blood glucose levels leads to the endothelium cells taking in more glucose than normal, damaging the blood vessels.

  • Atherosclerosis may develop leading to cardiovascular disease, stroke or peripheral vascular disease.

  • Small blood vessels damaged by elevated glucose levels may result in haemorrhage of blood vessels in the retina, renal failure or peripheral nerve dysfunction.