Diabetes mellitus is a serious disease that can cause illnesses and even death. If you have been diagnosed with this disease, you need to be aware of the complications of diabetes mellitus. Some people suffer from chronic complications of diabetes and others suffer from acute complications of diabetes.
It is most common to experience complications of untreated diabetes. There are several types of complications related to diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, the most common complications of diabetes include:
- Nephropathy (kidney disease)
- PAD (peripheral artery disease)
- Neuropathy (nervous system disease, numbness, tingling)
- Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Ketoacidosis
- Gastroparesis
- Retinopathy (vision problems)
- Hearing loss
If you have any of these complications of diabetes mellitus, it is important to seek treatment and follow the protocol developed for you. Serious complications and even death can occur if these complications are left untreated.
Long Term Complications Of Diabetes
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