People with diabetes are at a higher risk of developing a variety of health issues. The risk of complications is even greater when the disease goes undiagnosed or is poorly controlled. The following are the key health issues associated with diabetes.

Eye Problems

Damage to blood vessels due to diabetes can result in a variety of eye-related conditions and can lead to blindness.

Heart Attack

A diet high in fats often leads to high blood pressure and high levels of cholesterol that build up as plaque in the arteries and blood vessels. The condition is known as hardening of the arteries and the plaque restricts blood flow.

Stroke

A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked. Brain cells begin to die in minutes and brain bleeding can occur. It can result in lasting brain damage, long-term disability or death.

Chronic Kidney Disease

Also known as CKD, diabetes makes the kidneys work harder and the disease can damage the tiny blood vessels in the kidneys.

Neuropathy

This is a sensation of tingling, numbness or pain that often occurs in the hands, feet and legs. It’s caused by damage to the blood vessels and nerves and can lead to amputation. In some instances, it also affects the stomach and digestive tract, leading to slow digestion, constipation and vomiting.

Foot Conditions

Neuropathy can eventually lead to a loss of feeling in the feet. Individuals can injure their feet and never even know it. Infection may set in and eventually result in amputation.

Oral Hygiene

High blood sugar levels are present in saliva. Elevated sugar levels cause tooth decay, cavities and gum disease that results in tooth loss.

Mental Health

People with diabetes are up to 3 times more likely to experience depression. Fear and anxiety about the disease and related health issues, exhaustion related to managing the disease, and feeling helpless are all common causes of depression in diabetics.

 

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