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Hearing Impairment
Not only is your sense of sight at risk, but you may experience hearing problems, too, if your diabetes condition gets worse. If your blood sugar remains too low or high, it can cause nerve damage. This damage can happen in your ears, resulting in hearing loss.
Because hearing loss is more common in people who have diabetes, it is important to watch out for symptoms. The signs to look out for are turning the radio up too loud, being unable to hear in busy places, and needing people to repeat themselves often. If you notice these signs, you should see your doctor.
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Kidney Damage
This is a serious problem. Very often, it occurs due to a lack of diabetes control over long periods of time. Not watching your diet and eating foods high in sugar will cause the blood vessels in your kidneys to be damaged, and your kidneys could suffer from inflammation.
Kidney damage, also known as nephropathy, affects one in four diabetes patients. The best way to prevent this is to monitor your blood sugar levels. You should also watch your diet.
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Retinopathy
People with diabetes are also at high risk of vision issues. Damage to the eyes can occur if you've had high blood sugar for several years. Keeping blood sugar under control is important so that this damage doesn't occur.
The blood vessels at the back of your eyes will get damaged if your blood sugar is too high for too long. This can cause glaucoma, which could lead to blindness. Diabetes patients should get their eyes checked regularly.
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Skin Problems
Diabetes patients are often more prone to fungal infections and other skin problems. High blood sugar is often the cause of these skin issues. While not really a serious health issue, it can be aggravating.
Some of these skin issues can cause discomfort. Many diabetes patients will notice itchiness and rashes at some point. Dry skin is a common problem, especially if diabetes is not properly managed.
As you can see, none of these complications are pretty. The old proverb, "Prevention is better than cure," is highly applicable here. Monitor your condition closely, and always remember not to take it lightly. A casual attitude toward diabetes often leads to casualties.
In this article, we discussed eight of the most common complications that you could face with diabetes. First, we discussed nerve damage, Alzheimer's disease, and cardiovascular issues. Then, we took a look at amputations, hearing impairment, and kidney damage. Finally, we took a look at retinopathy and skin problems.
