What are the consequences of diabetes?
• Diabetic retinopathy is an important cause of blindness, and occurs as a result of long-term accumulated damage to the small blood vessels in the retina. • Diabetic neuropathy is damage to the nerves as a result of diabetes, common symptoms are tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the feet and hands. • Combined with reduced blood flow, neuropathy in the feet increases the chance of foot ulcers and eventual limb amputation. • Diabetes is among the leading causes of kidney failure. • Diabetes increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. How to control blood glucose level at acceptable range? To help prevent type 2 diabetes and its complications, people should: • Achieve and maintain healthy body weight. • Be physically active – at least 30 minutes of regular, moderate-intensity activity on most days. More activity is required for weight control • Early diagnosis can be accomplished through periodical blood testing. Treatment of diabetes involves lowering blood glucose and the le
