The reason why diabetes diagnosis is so emphasized is due to the associated complications it causes. Not just acute but diabetes also causes long-term complications in the body, some of which can lead to organ damage, nerve damage, etc.
What Are the Complications of Diabetes?
The consequences and complications associated with diabetes affect multiple parts of the body. From impairing one’s vision to kidney functions, diabetes can contribute to multiple complications.
Some of the most common ones include:
- Cardiovascular complications like hypertension, heart attack, atherosclerosis, high cholesterol, etc.
- Nerve damage
- Kidney damage
- Eye damage
- Foot damage
- Skin infections that take time to heal
- Erectile dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Depression
- Dental complications
In patients with gestational diabetes, lack of diagnosis or proper management can lead to a plethora of pregnancy complications like preeclampsia, miscarriage, etc.
