Long-Term Complications of Diabetes: Prevention is Key
Table of Contents: Long-Term Complications of Diabetes: Prevention is Key Introduction Heart Disease and Stroke Kidney Disease (Diabetic Nephropathy) Nerve Damage (Diabetic Neuropathy) Eye Disease (Diabetic Retinopathy) Other Potential Complications Prevention: The Power is in Your Hands Conclusion Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects how your body converts food into energy. With diabetes, your blood sugar (glucose) levels remain chronically high due to insulin problems either your body doesn't produce enough insulin, or it becomes resistant to its effects. Over time, uncontrolled high blood sugar has far-reaching consequences, damaging blood vessels and nerves throughout your body. This article explores the potential long-term complications of diabetes and, crucially, underscores that these complications are largely preventable with proactive blood sugar management. 1. Heart Disease and Stroke Diabetes dramatically increases your risk of serious cardiovascular problems,