Diabetes Complications

Yes, you should examine your feet at the end of each day to be certain that there are no sores, cuts, or areas where your shoe is rubbing against your foot. People with diabetes may lose pain sensation in their feet, so they may develop ulcers and open... Full Answer

Vision loss from glaucoma is irreversible, unfortunately.  However, it is important that anyone with diabetes and glaucoma maintain regular complete eye care. It may be that glasses, cataract surgery, treatment for diabetic macular edema or bleeding... Full Answer

Limb-salvage procedures dramatically reduce the need for foot and leg amputations in people with diabetes and others with inadequate circulation to their legs and feet due to obstructed arteries. The success of limb-salvage procedures is good... Full Answer

People with diabetes are prone to developing circulation problems and foot injuries that take a long time to heal. Diabetic socks provide cushioning and keep feet dry. Diabetic socks are very thick, which can help prevent cause blisters, ulcers, or cuts... Full Answer

Men with diabetes are at higher risk for erectile dysfunction (ED) than men without the disease. In fact, ED is sometimes the first sign that a man has diabetes. The disease, characterized by high blood sugar, can cause damage to blood vessels and... Full Answer

Having diabetes makes it much more likely that you'll have a heart attack. There's not much you can do about that, though the better you control your blood sugar, the less your risk. Full Answer

Patients with diabetes are at a higher risk of complications during and after a surgical procedure, but many such patients undergo successful surgery every day. Assuming that your surgery is necessary, it is most important that your surgeon and your... Full Answer

Women with diabetes are up to ten times more likely to die from heart disease than women without diabetes. Watch this video to learn more. Full Answer

Some oral diabetes medications, such as glipizide and glyburide, and insulin will tend to cause weight gain when you achieve better blood glucose control. You are having a very common experience. When your blood glucose was high, you were losing many... Full Answer

Quite possibly, but maybe not. Millions of men who don't have diabetes still have trouble getting and keeping an erection. The causes may be physical or psychological or both. Still, problems with erections are more common in men with diabetes, and the... Full Answer