Healthshots
By Arushi Bidhuri
Published Oct 30, 2023
Diabetes scars the kidneys as well as damages your blood vessels, both of which can cause your blood pressure to shoot up and become a chronic problem.
People with diabetes have lower levels of good cholesterol and high levels of bad cholesterol. High cholesterol and blood pressure levels can increase heart disease risk.
Diabetes can affect your blood vessels and the nerves of your inner ear, affecting the way your inner ear receives signals from your brain. This can cause hearing loss.
High blood sugar levels for a long period can cause sexual dysfunction, meaning it can lead to low sex drive or libido.
High blood sugar levels for a prolonged time can lead to gum diseases like gingivitis and periodontitis. If left untreated, they can turn from mild to severe in no time.
Diabetes affects the blood flow of the brain which causes your brain to age faster. Consult your doctor immediately if you find it difficult to carry out daily activities.
People with diabetes are more prone to bacterial and fungal infections, such as urinary tract infections, itching, and boils.
Diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic macular edema are some of the common eye problems that can affect people with diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes can cause protein to leak into your urine and thicken and scar nephrons in your kidneys, which can even lead to kidney failure.
Nerve damage is one of the most common complications of diabetes. It causes numbness in your feet and your hands.