What are the later health complications of having diabetes?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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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.

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Consult a Endocrinologist

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What is difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?

People with type 1 diabetes don't produce insulin where as people with type 2 diabetes don't respond to insulin

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I've been feeling really down lately and think it might be low testosterone. Are there any effective treatments that don't involve surgery? I'm worried about this affecting my mood and overall health

Low testosterone can be managed with gel or injections; consult endocrinologist for hormone levels and mental health evaluation.

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I'm worried because my body doesn't seem to be growing, and I really want to increase my height to about 45 inches. Can you suggest some exercises or dietary changes that might help? Also, if theres a medicine that works well without any side effects, Id love to know about it. What do you recommend?

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