 Diabetic Retinopathy
This is a microvascular disease. It affects the tiny blood vessels in the back of the eyes. Over many years high blood sugar enfeeble the walls of the blood vessels and some blood and therefore fluid leaks out. Almost every person with type 1 diabetes will have some level of retinopathy within 20 years of their diagnosis, whereas 1/4 of people with type 2 diabetes will have it within 2 years of their diagnosis. There is a good way of diabetic retinopathy prevention - - it is by maintaining normal blood sugar levels.
Kidney Disease
This is also a microvascular disease that affects small blood vessels. With time high levels of glucose can create difficult changes that can allow protein molecules to escape, spilling it in the urine. People that have diabetic retinopathy or high blood pressure are at high risk of developing kidney disease. You can prevent or slow down the progression of kidney disease. The best way of prevention is by managing your blood glucose levels and your blood sugar. Besides, you must follow a low protein diet.
Diabetic Neuropathy
Diabetic neuropathy is a nerve disorder in which the nerves become damaged. It can impact many body systems, like your feet, legs, hands, urinary tract, digestive tract and sexual organs. Diabetic neuropathy is one of the most common complications of any type of diabetes. Approximately 87% of amputations in the United States yearly are made because of neuropathy. That’s why people with diabetes should have regular check-ups with their medical doctor. They should be testing for reflexes, eyeball motion, sensation in your feet legs etc.
Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
This is the disease of the arteries within your entire body. For instance, a stroke or problems with the arteries in your leg would be a cardiovascular disease. The risk factor for CVD is obesity, hypertension, high triglyceride levels, low HDL cholesterol levls and lack of physical exercise.
Heart Disease
Heart failure happens when the heart muscle is too weak to pump blood throughout your body at the rate it should. It surely doesn’t mean that your heart completely stops. Coronary heart disease is the most common form of heart disease. It occurs when the coronary arteries become narrowed or clogged by cholesterol and other fat deposits and can't supply enough blood to the heart. The American Diabetes Association’s survey reported that nearly 68% of people with diabetes had no idea that they had an increase risk for heart disease.
With the help of balanced diet, moderate exercise and maintaining normal blood sugar levels you are able to prevent or prolong the onset of these complications
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