Diabetes Complications
Diabetes is complicated, especially considering what can happen gradually over time if it’s left untreated or isn’t properly managed.

Common diabetes complications:

  • Heart disease and stroke
  • Kidney problems
  • Eye disease (cataracts, glaucoma or blindness)
  • Nerve damage
  • Guys only: erectile dysfunction
  • Depression
  • Digestive problems
  • Skin problems
  • Thyroid problems
  • Celiac disease (digestive disorder)

That’s why you need to keep your diabetes under control.

All the work involved in managing your diabetes is worth it, if you consider what can happen if your blood glucose levels remain high.

There’s one universal diabetes complication almost everyone gets though:

It’s fear.

When you’re first diagnosed with diabetes, you may feel fear in combination with other complex emotions, like shock, anger and sadness. It’s normal to feel a little freaked out. The best way to get over that fear is to learn as much as you can about diabetes and do everything you can to take charge of your diabetes management.

Diabetes tip: Ease your stress and worries about possible diabetes complications in the future by making the commitment to diabetes management now.


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