Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Asked 4 months ago

Can high sugar levels cause a stroke?

My father recently had a mini-stroke, and his sugar levels are also on the higher side. I'm concerned if consistently high sugar levels can directly lead to a stroke over time.

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Sunita Patil Sunita Patil Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago
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Haan na, high sugar can definitely affect our blood vessels over time. My doctor said it makes the blood vessels weak, which increases the risk of stroke. God forbid, but we really have to keep sugar under control to avoid such big issues, ho na.

Manish Malhotra Manish Malhotra Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

I totally get it, worrying about stroke because of high sugar levels is really stressful and scary. It is true that uncontrolled diabetes damages the arteries, which can lead to complications. Please don't panic, but do consult a good doctor to make a solid plan to manage your levels safely.

Gopal Hegde Gopal Hegde Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Please, I request you, don't ignore your high sugar levels. I used to think a little high sugar is fine and skipped my meds, and I had to face severe complications later. Go to a specialist and get a full checkup done immediately before things get out of hand.

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Payal Saxena Payal Saxena Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

This is exactly what I have been worrying about lately. My dad's fasting sugar was quite high last week and I've been so scared of complications like stroke. Has anyone else felt this constant anxiety about their parents' health? We are seeing a doctor tomorrow.

Dilip Banerjee Dilip Banerjee Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Arey, at this age, reading about sugar and stroke just adds to my daily tension! But yes, doctors always warn us that high sugar damages blood flow. Better to cut down on the sweet chai and get tested regularly unless we want to end up in the hospital bed.

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Ramesh Krishnan Ramesh Krishnan Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Absolutely, high sugar combined with high BP is a major risk factor for strokes. I monitor both regularly because lifestyle issues directly impact our vascular health. Regular checkups and keeping your parameters in check with diet and medicine is the only way to stay safe.

Karan Kapoor Karan Kapoor Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Yes, chronic high sugar damages blood vessels, raising stroke risk. Along with taking whatever meds your doctor prescribes, try to build a habit of walking for 30-40 minutes daily. Physical activity helps immensely in keeping glucose levels stable, just get your doc's green signal first.

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