Long Term Complications

Chest pain Shortness of breath Swelling in the hands & feet

Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) over time can: damage the nerves disrupt signaling pattern between nerves and the brain interfere with coordination, movement, & perception

Blurred vision Floaters Changes in color Vision loss Inconsistent quality of vision

Build-up of toxins Anemia (low blood count) Hypertension (high blood pressure) Osteoporosis (decreased bone density)

Pain in legs, especially when walking Ulcers Hair loss on extremities Tingling/Numbness Cold extremities Purple discoloration of the skin

Peripheral Arterial Disease PAD is the narrowing of blood vessels in the extremities; this can lead to the development of diabetic ulcers

Stroke Insufficient blood flow to the brain that leads to tissue damage

Heart Attack! Plaque can block the necessary amount of blood to reach the heart which can then lead to a heart attack

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Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetic retinopathy, a complication of uncontrolled diabetes, results in damage to the blood vessels in the eye which can cause leaky & blocked vessels, retinal detachment, and vision loss