Do you know what the "side effects" of diabetes are?

Answer 1

Yes, there are plenty if you don't take care of it. Read more:

For type I and type II diabetics.

I've found a wonderful book that will help you control your diabetes and minimize or even eliminate the complications. Some folks who became diabetic due to poor diet and obesity are effectively cured by following the advice in this book. I'm a type II, but it helps all types, especially those who became diabetic due to poor eating habits. It's by an author who has really done his homework, Patrick Quillin, Phd. I have tried his suggestions and found them to be very helpful. I have no complications whatsoever and my blood sugar levels are quite stable. Yes, I still have to take Metformin (Glucophage) daily, but it's the minimum dosage (500mg) and I only have to take it twice a day. I have been off Metformin for as much as a week, but this was with vigorous exercise. Many, what I call, non-hereditary type IIs (those that don't have a recent relative who had it) have gotten off medication completely, just with diet, exercise, and supplements. So, in some instances, it most certainly can be 'effectively' cured.

The book explains what's going on in our system and what to do about it. It's really easy and inexpensive. It's basically diet, supplements and exercise. For example, did you know that cinnamon helps blood sugar absorbtion? It also controls cholesterol and triglycerides. This is according to the USDA: http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/np/fnrb/fnrb0104.htm#pinch

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Most Side effects (besides those that come with High & Low blood sugars) won't come until years later. But it effects everything. When you catch a cold, it gets worse because of diabetes. If you have a scratch it will probably get infected and take long to heal. I knew a Type 1 diabetic who was fine but in her teen years didnt take care of herself. So in her mid 40's her foot was cut off. I have had Type 1 for 10 years, my vision is starting to go Blurry and I am only 19 yrs old. AS i get older it will probably get worse. some people have to go on Kidney dialasis. good luck..take care of yourself!

Answer 5

Long-term problems can affect many organs of the body, mostly the pancreas, heart, and kidneys. It also damages the eyes, causing vision problems and blindness. It also damages the circulatory system, which is why some people with diabetes have foot problems and frequent amputations. It's a very serious disease that people need to take care of so they don't have these side effects!

Answer 6

Diabetes affects vision and kidneys primarily, but will also affect the heart and all other organs eventually if it is not satisfactorily controlled. In this day and age with all the information available and the various pharmaceutical methods for control, there is no excuse.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

diabetes can affect all organs of the body, including the heart (bigger chance for coronary artery disease), kidney's, liver, and eyes. the circulation system is also affected (leading cause of amputations)