People with diabetes have what may seem like a never-ending list of concerns and precautions to keep their blood glucose levels under control. Monitoring and controlling those levels is especially important since diabetes weakens the immune system.

High glucose levels can produce an inflammatory response in the body. High blood glucose levels result in dysfunction within the body’s immune response. The immune system can fail to fend off invading pathogens and fight infections. The immune system may be impaired in its ability to send white blood cells to the site of an injury. Plaque build-up in blood vessels may inhibit blood flow required to successfully fight infections and neuropathy increases the body’s vulnerability.

People with diabetes typically have a more pronounced response to bacteria, fungi and viruses and they’re more likely to experience complications. Some medications can also contribute to a compromised immune system such as those for Crohn’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and those used to treat cancer.

Some of the symptoms of a weakened immune system include a chronic “cold” that doesn’t go away, stomach and digestive problems, slow healing wounds and frequent infections. A weakened immune system can also manifest as feeling tired all the time. Beware of high-stress levels as it weakens the body’s response to invading viruses, bacteria and fungi. Diabetics are more prone to complications from any type of pathogen.

Immune system dysfunction affects metabolism, making it more difficult for people with diabetes to control their blood glucose levels, particularly when they’re ill. A weakened immune system also leads to premature signs of aging. Free radicals from pollution and other sources overwhelm the body’s ability to neutralize them when the immune system is weakened. Excess glucose levels contribute to compromising the immune system.

To give their immune system a boost, diabetics need to get enough sleep, have stress-relieving strategies in place, and get enough exercise. Eating a healthy diet rich in vitamins, nutrients, and low in carbohydrates is essential, along with carefully monitoring blood glucose levels.

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