Omicron Wave| Why Diabetics Are at Higher Risk?

I am shocked with post covid death He was my neighbor and was discharged from the hospital 3 days ago.
Last night a sudden heart attack and everything was over within a couple of minutes.

He was a type 2 diabetic patient for 13 years. And the most horrific truth is even the doctors are confused because he was not a heart patient and his blood sugar level was normal during the whole course of his covid treatment.

After talking to his family and doctors, I concluded that long-term diabetes tends to increase the risk of several other diseases caused by microvascular and macrovascular damage. and it has a serious negative impact not only on overall health but targets most vital organs such as the brain, kidneys, eyes, and lungs which is the target organ for the covid virus.

now the question is why diabetic patients’ conditions deteriorated after covid.

After searching I have a reason.

When the immune system gets into action and releases cytokines storm to control the virus spread, it also damages the insulin-producing beta cells. which results in acute hyperglycemia. When the storm is over pancreas resumes the production of insulin, but due to damaged cells, pancreas could not able to produce the needed amount of insulin.

Covid infection is pushing prediabetics to its severe stage causing acute inflammation and steroid-based treatment. the combination of prediabetic insulin resistance, acute infection, and a high dose of steroids to control the infection causes a significant increase in blood sugar, and the pancreas cant produce that much insulin.

So How Increased Blood Sugar Affects Heart Health?

Prolonge diabetes causes hardening of arteries, as diabetic patients are also prone of blood pressure problems, increased blood pressure could rupture the arteries, when the arteries are ruptured our immune system sends in the platelets to repair. Now because the arteries are already small, the platelets could block the flow of blood, and heart attack develops.

So during this wave please control your blood sugar.

I, ve already discussed the best herb for blood sugar control, You can read it here. but if you are really looking for natural blood sugar support you can try Glucofort. It’s a US-based FDA & GMP-approved product. Glucofort works by addressing a particular molecule that compels fat to explode within the blood while stiffening the arteries at the same time. Not only that, but this molecule is also triggered into attacking the liver, pancreas, and heart,

You can visit the official website here.

Another good Herb for controlling sugar is Gymnema Sylvestre. It belongs to the shrub family and the best part, it is ideal for both type 1 and types 2 diabetes. it is considered a magical remedy in Asian countries due to its most potent properties of reducing blood sugar fast.

Gymnema Sylvestre also controls sugar cravings because its leaves contain various enzymes such as triterpenoid saponins, flavonols, and gurmarin. Triterpenoid saponins have the effect of suppressing the taste of sweetness on the tongue from sugar, stevia, and artificial sweeteners such as aspartame.

And not only for blood sugar, but it is also very effective in reducing bad cholesterol (LDL).
And don’t forget the hear-shaped moonseed plant these both can nearly eradicate 80 % of diabetes-related problems.

My reccomendations for Gymnema Sylvestre, T. cordifolia.

How Covid affects Heart Health

So we have discussed how arteries get blocked due to rupture caused by increased blood sugar. Lack of oxygen caused by artery blockade causes increased stress on the heart, such as a fast heartbeat, low blood oxygen levels, or anemia, because the heart muscle isn’t getting enough oxygen delivered in the blood in order do this extra work.

According to john Hopkins, Blood tests of covid patients have shown elevated levels of troponin in their blood. These elevated troponin levels are the signs of damaged heart tissues.

Troponin is an integral part of muscle contraction action in skeletal muscle and cardiac muscles. It is a type of protein that is released in the blood due to damage to heart tissues.

And there is enough evidence that suggests that covid-19 patients with heart disease are more likely to need hospitalization and ventilator support. The study indicates that covid 19 patients with heart diseases are at a greater risk of hospitalization.

Herbs to Strengthen Heart Muscles

Arjuna is the best of the best, if you are looking for a side-effect-free solution to dissolve artery plaque and strengthen and repair heart tissues, Nothing beats arjuna. I, ve already discussed it here.

Another one of the best allrounders for the heart is Terminalia Chebula
Ayurvedic texts dating back to 600BC have proven that Since ancient times, Terminalia chebula has been used as a remedy not only for heart diseases but for a number of conditions, including asthma and bladder diseases.

The herb has antioxidant, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, antiarthritic, and cardioprotective properties. Terminalia helps purify the blood, making heart muscles stronger. This further helps in stopping the build-up of fat in the artery. All this ensures a reduction in blood pressure and a strong heart.

My recommended supplement for Terminalia Chebula.