How does type 1 diabetes affect other illnesses?

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  1. Type 1 diabetes can lead to many other illnesses and health problems, particularly if uncontrolled. The most common are cardiovascular disease, kidney failure, blindness, foot problems, and stroke. Unmanaged type 1 diabetes during pregnancy also increases the risk of complications for both the mother and baby.

    Type 1 diabetes can lead to many other illnesses and health problems, particularly if uncontrolled. The most common are cardiovascular disease, kidney failure, blindness, foot problems, and stroke. Unmanaged type 1 diabetes during pregnancy also... More