24/02/2025
Uncontrolled diabetes
Nerve damage
About half of people with diabetes have some form of nerve damage, which is known as diabetic neuropathy.
Several types of neuropathy can develop due to diabetes. Peripheral neuropathy can affect your feet and legs, as well as your hands and arms.
Potential symptoms include:
tingling
burning, stabbing, or shooting pain
sensitivity to touch or temperature
weakness
loss of coordination
Autonomic neuropathy can affect your digestive system, bladder, ge****ls, and other organs. Potential symptoms include:
loss of control of bladder or bowels
frequent urinary tract infections
erectile dysfunction
vaginal dryness
dizziness
fainting
To lower your risk of neuropathy, try to keep your blood glucose levels well managed.
Kidney disease
High blood glucose levels that are not managed can increase the strain on your kidneys. Over time, this can lead to kidney disease. Early stage kidney disease usually causes no symptoms. However, late stage kidney disease can cause:
fluid retention in the body’s tissues (such as edema)
loss of sleep
loss of appetite
weakness
To help decrease your risk of kidney disease, it’s important to manage your blood glucose and blood pressure levels to the best of your ability.
Heart disease and stroke
In general, type 2 diabetes increases your risk for heart disease and stroke. However, the risk may be even higher if your condition is not properly managed. That’s because high blood glucose can damage your cardiovascular system.
According to the CDC, people with diabetes are twice as likely to die from heart disease than people who don’t have diabetes. They’re also one and a half times more likely to experience a stroke, according to the ADA.
The warning signs of stroke include:
numbness or weakness on one side of your body
difficulty talking
vision changes
confusion
dizziness
shortness of breath
To lower your risk of heart disease and stroke, it’s important to keep your blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels in check.
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