What other medical problems can type 2 diabetes cause?
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Dr. De Vizio of Colgate answered:If type 2 diabetes is not controlled with diet, exercise and medications, then you have a higher risk of diabetes complications. Along with the greater risk of dental problems such as tooth decay and gum disease, you also have a greater chance of getting heart disease, kidney disease or kidney failure, vision problems, blindness and stroke. Ignoring your blood glucose with type 2 diabetes can result in nerve damage (neuropathy)that lead to numbness in your feet and toes and then to amputations (losing a toe). While some people with type 2 diabetes manage this disease with diet and exercise, others need medications (diabetes pills). It's important to follow your doctor's instructions in keeping your blood sugar managed.
Helpful? 1 person found this helpfulIf type 2 diabetes is not controlled with diet, exercise and medications, then you have a higher risk of diabetes complications. Along with the greater risk of dental problems such as tooth decay and gum disease, you also have a greater chance of... More -
Millions of people around the world have type 2 diabetes and lead long, healthy, productive lives. But if left untreated or not treated properly, type 2 diabetes can result in very serious health problems. Elevated blood glucose levels, especially when sustained over long periods of time, can greatly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. This condition may also damage nerves, especially those to your legs. Type 2 diabetes also increases the risk of eye problems, complications with the feet, and oral infections. It is very important to follow your doctor's treatment program to reduce the risk of these types of complications, or prevent them from happening in the first place.Millions of people around the world have type 2 diabetes and lead long, healthy, productive lives. But if left untreated or not treated properly, type 2 diabetes can result in very serious health problems. Elevated blood glucose levels,... More
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Healthy Humans answered:Type 2 diabetes causes four main complications:
- Diabetic kidney disease or nephropathy
- Diabetic eye disease or retinopathy
- Diabetic nerve disease or neuropathy
- Diabetic vascular disease and heart disease
Type 2 diabetes causes four main complications: Diabetic kidney disease or nephropathyDiabetic eye disease or retinopathyDiabetic nerve disease or neuropathyDiabetic vascular disease and heart disease More -
Halley Hadfield - NASM Elite Trainer answered:In addition to what they mentioned:
Nerve damage in the feet or poor blood flow to the feet increases the risk of various foot complications.
Diabetes may leave you more susceptible to skin problems, including bacterial and fungal infections.
Diabetes may lead to lower than normal bone mineral density, increasing your risk of osteoporosis.
Diabetes can also lead to hearing impairment.
In addition to what they mentioned:Nerve damage in the feet or poor blood flow to the feet increases the risk of various foot complications.Diabetes may leave you more susceptible to skin problems, including bacterial and fungal infections.Diabetes... More -
Dr. William Brown of MDLIVE answered:Type 2 diabetes can commonly cause blindness, kidney failure and decreased feeling in the extremities sometimes leading to non-healing sores on the feet. They can get chronic constipation and can be predisposed to infection more easily than those without diabetes. There are also specific skin rashes that are unique to persons with diabetes.
Additionally, diabetes is considered a coronary heart disease equivalent. That is, someone with diabetes should be treated medically as if they have already have heart disease, as their risk for having their initial cardiac event is equal to someone without diabetes but with known heart disease having another heart attack. Along with coronary disease, diabetics also are prone to peripheral vascular disease and strokes at an accelerated rate in comparison to the general population.Type 2 diabetes can commonly cause blindness, kidney failure and decreased feeling in the extremities sometimes leading to non-healing sores on the feet. They can get chronic constipation and can be predisposed to infection more easily than those... More -
RealAge answered:The risks of not properly managing type 2 diabetes are:
- Blindness
- Kidney failure
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Erectile dysfunction
- Limb amputation
- More susceptible to infectious diseases
- Increased risk of complications due to pneumonia or flu
From Good Kids, Bad Habits: The RealAge Guide to Raising Healthy Children by Jennifer Trachtenberg.
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The risks of not properly managing type 2 diabetes are: Blindness Kidney failure Heart disease Stroke Erectile dysfunction Limb amputation More susceptible to infectious diseases Increased risk of complications due to pneumonia or flu... More
