Diabetes Complications

Diabetes increases the risk of developing several medical complications. Careful blood glucose management decreases the risk of these complications. Diabetes complications include:

• Heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) complications

• Kidney damage (nephropathy) and renal complications

• Nerve damage

  • Nerve damage to the limbs (peripheral neuropathy)

  • Nerve damage beyond the hands and feet (autonomic neuropathy) 

• Eye complications

  • Diabetic macular edema

  • Diabetic retinopathy

  • Cataracts and glaucoma

  • Dry eye syndrome and diabetes

• Foot health and diabetes

• Mental health

  • Diabetes and depression

  • Depression or diabetes distress

• Gastroparesis