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1. Cardiovascular complications: Type 2 diabetes significantly increases the risk of developing heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems. It can lead to atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, and damage to blood vessels, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
2. Nerve damage: Diabetes can cause nerve damage, known as diabetic neuropathy, which can lead to pain, numbness, and tingling in the hands and feet. This can also affect other organs and systems in the body, leading to problems with digestion, sexual function, and other bodily functions.
3. Kidney damage: Diabetes is a leading cause of kidney disease, known as diabetic nephropathy. Over time, high blood sugar levels can damage the kidneys and impair their ability to filter waste from the blood. This can lead to kidney failure and the need for dialysis or a kidney transplant.
4. Eye problems: Diabetes can cause damage to the blood vessels in the eyes, leading to diabetic retinopathy, which can result in vision loss or blindness if left untreated. It can also increase the risk of other eye conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma.
5. Foot complications: Diabetes can cause poor circulation and nerve damage in the feet, increasing the risk of foot ulcers, infections, and even amputation. People with diabetes need to take extra care of their feet and seek prompt medical attention for any foot problems.
6. Increased risk of infections: Diabetes weakens the immune system, making people more susceptible to infections. High blood sugar levels can also create a favorable environment for bacteria and fungi to thrive, leading to skin infections, urinary tract infections, and other health problems.
7. Mental health issues: Living with a chronic condition like diabetes can take a toll on mental health, leading to stress, anxiety, depression, and other emotional issues. It is important for people with diabetes to seek support and counseling to manage their mental health and well-being.
2. Nerve damage: Diabetes can cause nerve damage, known as diabetic neuropathy, which can lead to pain, numbness, and tingling in the hands and feet. This can also affect other organs and systems in the body, leading to problems with digestion, sexual function, and other bodily functions.
3. Kidney damage: Diabetes is a leading cause of kidney disease, known as diabetic nephropathy. Over time, high blood sugar levels can damage the kidneys and impair their ability to filter waste from the blood. This can lead to kidney failure and the need for dialysis or a kidney transplant.
4. Eye problems: Diabetes can cause damage to the blood vessels in the eyes, leading to diabetic retinopathy, which can result in vision loss or blindness if left untreated. It can also increase the risk of other eye conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma.
5. Foot complications: Diabetes can cause poor circulation and nerve damage in the feet, increasing the risk of foot ulcers, infections, and even amputation. People with diabetes need to take extra care of their feet and seek prompt medical attention for any foot problems.
6. Increased risk of infections: Diabetes weakens the immune system, making people more susceptible to infections. High blood sugar levels can also create a favorable environment for bacteria and fungi to thrive, leading to skin infections, urinary tract infections, and other health problems.
7. Mental health issues: Living with a chronic condition like diabetes can take a toll on mental health, leading to stress, anxiety, depression, and other emotional issues. It is important for people with diabetes to seek support and counseling to manage their mental health and well-being.
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Aug 29
Cardiovascular complications:
- Heart disease: Type 2 diabetes increases the risk of developing heart disease, including heart attack and stroke.
- High blood pressure (hypertension): Diabetes can damage blood vessels, leading to high blood pressure and increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Kidney disease:
- Diabetic nephropathy: High blood sugar levels can damage the kidneys, leading to kidney disease and potentially kidney failure.
Eye complications:
- Diabetic retinopathy: Diabetes can damage blood vessels in the eyes, leading to vision problems and potential blindness.
- Macular edema: Fluid buildup in the central part of the retina, causing blurred vision and distortion.
- Cataracts: Diabetes increases the risk of developing cataracts, a clouding of the lens of the eye.
Neuropathy:
- Peripheral neuropathy: Damage to nerves in the hands, feet, arms, and legs, causing numbness, tingling, pain, and muscle weakness.
- Autonomic neuropathy: Damage to nerves that control involuntary body functions, such as digestion, bladder function, and heart rate.
Amputations:
- Foot ulcers: Diabetes can cause poor circulation and nerve damage in the feet, leading to foot ulcers and infections that may require amputation.
Other complications:
- Skin infections: Diabetes can weaken the immune system, making it more susceptible to skin infections.
- Gingivitis and periodontitis: Diabetes increases the risk of gum disease and tooth decay.
- Sleep apnea: Diabetes can contribute to sleep apnea, a condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep.
- Erectile dysfunction (ED): Diabetes can damage blood vessels and nerves, leading to ED.
- Heart disease: Type 2 diabetes increases the risk of developing heart disease, including heart attack and stroke.
- High blood pressure (hypertension): Diabetes can damage blood vessels, leading to high blood pressure and increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Kidney disease:
- Diabetic nephropathy: High blood sugar levels can damage the kidneys, leading to kidney disease and potentially kidney failure.
Eye complications:
- Diabetic retinopathy: Diabetes can damage blood vessels in the eyes, leading to vision problems and potential blindness.
- Macular edema: Fluid buildup in the central part of the retina, causing blurred vision and distortion.
- Cataracts: Diabetes increases the risk of developing cataracts, a clouding of the lens of the eye.
Neuropathy:
- Peripheral neuropathy: Damage to nerves in the hands, feet, arms, and legs, causing numbness, tingling, pain, and muscle weakness.
- Autonomic neuropathy: Damage to nerves that control involuntary body functions, such as digestion, bladder function, and heart rate.
Amputations:
- Foot ulcers: Diabetes can cause poor circulation and nerve damage in the feet, leading to foot ulcers and infections that may require amputation.
Other complications:
- Skin infections: Diabetes can weaken the immune system, making it more susceptible to skin infections.
- Gingivitis and periodontitis: Diabetes increases the risk of gum disease and tooth decay.
- Sleep apnea: Diabetes can contribute to sleep apnea, a condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep.
- Erectile dysfunction (ED): Diabetes can damage blood vessels and nerves, leading to ED.
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