Can Diabetes Complications Be Prevented?
Answers to common questions about can diabetes complications be prevented?.
Yes. Many complications can be reduced through a combination of:
- Good glucose management
- Blood pressure control
- Cholesterol management
- Healthy body weight
- Regular physical activity
- Not smoking
- Kidney screening
- Eye screening
- Foot assessment
- Appropriate vaccinations
- Regular medical follow-up
Does good HbA1c alone prevent all complications?
No.
Diabetes complications are influenced by glucose, blood pressure, cholesterol, kidney function, smoking, duration of diabetes and other risk factors.
A comprehensive approach is important.