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What are the later health complications of having diabetes?
What are the later health complications of having diabetes?
What are the later health complications of having diabetes?
Increased risk of Heart attack/ Angina/ Stroke, Nerve damage, Kidney damage, Gastroparesis (Nausea/ vomiting) Diarrhea or constipation, Eye damage - blindness, Increased risk of cataract and glaucoma, Foot damage/ amputations, Skin infections, Increased risk of Alzheimer's disease/ Depression/ Hearing impairment.
Last updated on 10 May 2022
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What causes organ failure in diabetic patients?
Raised blood sugar can damage blood vessels leading to kidney damage and eye damage, vascualr remodelling leads to raised blood pressure and heart disease.
Last updated on 10 May 2022
What is more dangerous, having diabetics or cholesterol?
Both are chronic health conditions which are inter connected and may increase the risk of heart disease or stroke.
Last updated on 10 May 2022
What are the first common signs of diabetes?
In most patients Diabetes does not show any symptoms or signs. Few signs are weight loss, slow healing wounds, presence of ketones in urine, fruity odour.
Last updated on 10 May 2022
