- female
- 50 Years
- 10/05/2022
What are the later health complications of having diabetes?
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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.
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Endocrinologist
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