Explore the main causes and types of diabetes complication and discover the complication screening guideline.
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Type 1 Diabetes & eye complication
Those with Type 1 diabetes are more at risk to develop an eye disease called diabetic retinopathy which can affect eyesight. If blood glucose level is consistently high, it can seriously damage blood vessels. When it affects the blood vessels in the eyes it impacts the blood supply to the retina (the part of the eye that make us able to see). Read more
Type 1 Diabetes & foot complication
High blood glucose levels can seriously damage parts of the body and can lead to circulation and infection problems which can cause a loss of feeling in the feet or too much feeling like tingling and burning sensation. Read more
Type 1 Diabetes & kidney complication
Diabetes can cause damage to the kidneys over a long period of time making it harder to clear extra fluid and waste from the body. This is caused by high blood glucose levels and high blood pressure. It is known as diabetic nephropathy or kidney disease. Read more
Screening for complications of Type 1 Diabetes
Screening for risk factors and complications starts at the diagnosis of diabetes. Even though complications rarely occur in children and in teenagers, screening is important because detecting complications at an early stage allows for actions to help slow their progression. Read more
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