What are the benefits of treating anemia in people with diabetes?
Correction of anemia can reduce your symptoms related to anemia, which may include fatigue, weakness, pale skin, chest pain, dizziness, irritability, numbness or coldness in your hands and feet, trouble breathing, a fast heartbeat, and headache. Studies have shown that treating anemia in diabetics may decrease hospital admissions10 and may also slow down the development of some of the complications of diabetes, including damage to the nerves, the eyes and the kidneys.