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Diabetes & Endocrine Complications
Kidney • Eye • Nerve • Heart • Foot • Bone • Liver • Sexual Health
Living well with diabetes is not only about controlling blood sugar. Diabetes can affect several organs over time, often silently.
The good news is that many complications can be prevented, detected early, slowed down and treated effectively with regular monitoring and good overall diabetes care.
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Diabetes & Kidney Health
Can diabetes damage the kidneys? · What is diabetic kidney disease?
Read questionsDiabetes & Eye Health
Can diabetes affect the eyes? · What is diabetic retinopathy?
Read questionsDiabetes & Nerve Damage
What is diabetic neuropathy? · What are the symptoms?
Read questionsDiabetes & Heart Disease
Does diabetes increase the risk of heart disease? · Why does diabetes affect the heart?
Read questionsDiabetes & Foot Problems
Why are diabetic feet important? · Why might a small foot wound become serious?
Read questionsDiabetes & Bone Health
Can diabetes affect bones? · Does diabetes cause osteoporosis?
Read questionsDiabetes & Liver Health
Can diabetes cause fatty liver? · Is fatty liver dangerous?
Read questionsDiabetes & Sexual Health
Can diabetes affect sexual function? · Can diabetes cause erectile dysfunction?
Read questionsDiabetes & Blood Pressure
Why is blood pressure important in diabetes? · What should my blood pressure be?
Read questionsDiabetes & Cholesterol
Why is cholesterol important if my sugar is controlled? · Is LDL cholesterol important in diabetes?
Read questionsDiabetes & Brain Health
Can diabetes increase stroke risk? · Can low blood sugar affect the brain?
Read questionsDiabetes During Illness
Why does blood sugar rise when I am sick? · Should I stop my diabetes medicines when I am ill?
Read questionsCan Diabetes Complications Be Prevented?
Does good HbA1c alone prevent all complications?
Read questionsCommon Myths
“If I feel well, my diabetes is not affecting my organs.” · “A normal blood sugar means I don't need kidney or eye screening.”
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