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Complications

Complications

Diabetes increases your risk for many serious health problems. The good news? With the correct treatment and recommonded lifestyle changes, many people with diabetes are able to prevent or delay the onset of complications.

In addition, complications from diabetes affect different segments of the population disproportionately:

  • Men
  • Women
  • Pregnant Women
  • Seniors
  • African-Americans
  • Latinos
  • Native Americans
  • Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders
  • Frequent Travelers


  • Ketoacidosis (DKA)

    Know the warning signs of DKA and check urine for ketones, especially when you're sick.

    Eye Complications

    Eye Complications

    Keep your risk of gaucoma, cataracts and other eye problems low with regular checkups.

    Foot Complications

    Foot Complications

    Learn about neuropathy (which can cause numbness in the feet) as well as other complications.

    Skin Complications

    Skin Complications

    Stay alert for symptoms of skin infections and other skin disorders common in people with diabetes.

    Heart Disease

    ABCs of Heart Disease

    Know your ABCs so you can maintain a healthy heart and manage your diabetes.

    High Blood Pressure

    High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

    High blood pressure — also called hypertension — raises your risk for heart attack, stroke, eye problems, and kidney disease.

    Mental Health

    Mental Health

    Deal with natural emotions like sadness, anger and denial before they lead to depression.

    Gastroparesis

    Get treatment to help you manage gastroparesis, so that you can be as healthy and comfortable as possible.

    Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS)

    Blood sugar levels rise dangerously high in HHNS, a rare and serious condition.

    Kidney Disease (Nephropathy)

    Keep your diabetes and blood pressure under control to lower the chance of getting kidney disease.

    Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

    Talk to your doctor if you have mild leg pain, troubling walking, tingling in the legs, or other symptons of PAD.

    Stroke

    Maintain target levels for blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol to reduce your risk of stroke.

    Stress

    Relax! Making lifestyle changes can help reduce mental stress and manage your blood glucose levels.

    Related Conditions

    Less common conditions related to diabetes.

     

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