Living with Diabetes
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:
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Eye Complications
Keep your risk of glaucoma, cataracts and other eye problems low with regular checkups.
Foot Complications
Learn about neuropathy (which can cause numbness in the feet) as well as other complications.
Skin Complications
Stay alert for symptoms of skin infections and other skin disorders common in people with diabetes.
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High blood pressure—also called hypertension—raises your risk for heart attack, stroke, eye problems, and kidney disease.
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.
Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Know the warning signs of DKA and check urine for ketones, especially when you're sick.
Neuropathy (Nerve Damage)
Nerve damage from diabetes called diabetic neuropathy can lead to many kinds of problems.
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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