Diabetes is a multi-system disease, meaning that it can affect many organs of your body. One of the most important complications is that it increases your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. This is why it's important to also have regular checks of your heart, blood pressure and cholesterol when you have diabetes. Managing all these risk factors reduces your risk of developing these complications.
As a multi-system disease, diabetes can affect your eyes, kidneys, nerves and feet. It is recommended that you have a check of your eyes, especially your fundus (the back of your eye) at least every 2 years to detect any early reversible eye damage. High sugar levels can also damage your kidneys and your nerves. Nerve damage can lead to numbness in your peripheries. The circulation to your feet can also be affected by diabetes, and this is why it's important to have regular foot checks.
The video below provides more information about the complications of Tye 2 diabetes.
As a multi-system disease, diabetes can affect your eyes, kidneys, nerves and feet. It is recommended that you have a check of your eyes, especially your fundus (the back of your eye) at least every 2 years to detect any early reversible eye damage. High sugar levels can also damage your kidneys and your nerves. Nerve damage can lead to numbness in your peripheries. The circulation to your feet can also be affected by diabetes, and this is why it's important to have regular foot checks.
The video below provides more information about the complications of Tye 2 diabetes.
