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What is the biggest complications of diabetes?

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Rocky Face, GA
October 29, 2024
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Members opened up about their biggest fears and daily struggles living with diabetes, from neuropathy, fatigue, and vision loss to the looming... Read more

Members opened up about their biggest fears and daily struggles living with diabetes, from neuropathy, fatigue, and vision loss to the looming worry of amputation and organ damage. Several members highlighted the financial burden of eating healthy, with some sharing creative solutions like growing their own vegetables, preserving food, and saving seeds to cut costs. A recurring theme was the importance of keeping blood sugar and A1C levels under control to prevent the most serious complications, including heart failure, stroke, and kidney disease.

A DiabetesTeam Member

FEAR!....of what to do (or not to do), what comes next and why it can't be fixed. Everything we eat or use is more expensive than what the norm uses or consumes. Grocery stores do not cater to diabetic needs enough and charge too much for our needs. Others deal promotional gimmicks. All of this while we live in fear!

October 29, 2024
A DiabetesTeam Member

I'm already blind in my left eye so I'm worried about that and amputation

October 29, 2024
A DiabetesTeam Member

Being so tired, no energy.

October 29, 2024
A DiabetesTeam Member

Good morning. My biggest complications are the leg pains.

October 29, 2024
DiabetesTeam

Diabetes can lead to several serious complications. Here are some of the major ones:

- Heart Attacks and Strokes: Diabetes increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases
- Vision Issues: Diabetic retinopathy can cause blurred vision and other eye problems.
- Nerve Damage: Known as diabetic neuropathy, it can cause pain or Show Full Answer

Diabetes can lead to several serious complications. Here are some of the major ones:

- Heart Attacks and Strokes: Diabetes increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
- Vision Issues: Diabetic retinopathy can cause blurred vision and other eye problems.
- Nerve Damage: Known as diabetic neuropathy, it can cause pain or tingling sensations, especially in the feet and legs.
- Kidney Disease: Diabetes can lead to kidney damage over time.
- Tooth and Gum Disease: Higher blood sugar levels can affect oral health.

Managing blood glucose levels can help reduce these risks.

October 29, 2024

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