{"id":6059,"date":"2022-10-13T14:47:55","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T09:17:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/?p=6059"},"modified":"2024-06-11T18:44:12","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T13:14:12","slug":"diabetes-complications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/diabetes-complications\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are the Complications of Diabetes?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with diabetes are often also prone to several other health issues more common in those with diabetes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we will explore the complications associated with diabetes and learn more about the signs and symptoms of any such complications associated with diabetes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding these will help you spot the signs early, get the proper treatment and care, and prevent some health complications wherever possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;\n        &lt;div style=&quot;display:none&quot; 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--smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 824\/111;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 824px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 824\/111;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mobile-cta-image\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 824px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 824\/111;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 824px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 824\/111;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n        <\/div>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Are the Complications of Diabetes?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are often two types of diabetes complications:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Chronic Complications (Long term)\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3870323\/\">Chronic complications<\/a> are the more severe complications that build up over a more extended period of time.<\/span><b>\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If left untreated, chronic complications can worsen and lead to severe damage. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11945 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/internal-image-01_11zon.webp\" alt=\"Chronic Complications of Diabetes\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/internal-image-01_11zon.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/internal-image-01_11zon-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/internal-image-01_11zon-150x150.webp 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/500;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11945\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/internal-image-01_11zon.webp\" alt=\"Chronic Complications of Diabetes\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/internal-image-01_11zon.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/internal-image-01_11zon-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/internal-image-01_11zon-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of chronic complications with diabetes can be:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>1. Nephropathy or kidney damage<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If left untreated, diabetes can cause serious damage to the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/prevention-is-better-than-cure-in-diabetic-kidney-disease-how-about-fruits-and-vegetables-for-thought\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> kid<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/prevention-is-better-than-cure-in-diabetic-kidney-disease-how-about-fruits-and-vegetables-for-thought\/\">neys<\/a> over a period of time. This condition is referred to as nephropathy or diabetic nephropathy.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a result, the kidneys do not function properly, which can cause problems clearing out excess waste and fluid from the body.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is triggered by high blood pressure as well as high levels of blood sugar.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;\n    &lt;div class=&quot;col-lg-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 nopadding calculator-cta&quot;&gt;\n        &lt;div class=&quot;cal-card-list&quot;&gt;\n            &lt;div class=&quot;cal-card blue&quot;&gt;\n                &lt;div class=&quot;cal-card-info&quot;&gt;\n                    &lt;h4&gt;Diabetes Reversal&lt;br&gt; Calculator&lt;\/h4&gt;\n                    &lt;p&gt;To know your chances of&nbsp; Diabetes reversal, take the Diabetes Reversal Test&lt;\/p&gt;\n                &lt;\/div&gt;\n                &lt;div class=&quot;cal-btn&quot;&gt;\n                    &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/hybrid-reversal-calculator-blog?utm_source=Reversal_Calculator_blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=Reversal_Calculator_Blog&quot; class=&quot;white-btn&quot;&gt;Check&lt;\/a&gt;\n                &lt;\/div&gt;\n            &lt;\/div&gt;\n        &lt;\/div&gt;\n    &lt;\/div&gt;\n    &quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:573,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;6&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;7&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;8&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;12&quot;:0}\">\n    <div class=\"col-lg-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 nopadding calculator-cta\">\n        <div class=\"cal-card-list\">\n            <div class=\"cal-card blue\">\n                <div class=\"cal-card-info\">\n                    <h4>Diabetes Reversal<br> Calculator<\/h4>\n                    <p>To know your chances of&nbsp; Diabetes reversal, take the Diabetes Reversal Test<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"cal-btn\">\n                    <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/hybrid-reversal-calculator-blog?utm_source=Reversal_Calculator_blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=Reversal_Calculator_Blog\" class=\"white-btn\">Check<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>2. Neuropathy or nerve damage<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High levels of blood sugar over a period of time can also cause significant damage to the nerves. This condition is known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK442009\/\">neuropathy or diabetic neuropathy<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In cases of neuropathy, the brain is unable to send out clear messages to different parts of the body.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a result, it can have a direct and, in most cases, serious impact on the ability to move, hear, see, and feel.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>3. Retinopathy or eye damage<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, untreated diabetes over a long period of time can also cause significant damage to the eyes. This is referred to as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK541131\/\">retinopathy or diabetic retinopathy<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retinopathy can cause problems with vision and, in serious cases, can also lead to partial or complete vision loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><strong>Speak to your healthcare provider and your ophthalmologist about how often you need to get your eyesight tested. Early detection can prevent significant damage to eyesight.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4><b>4. Foot problems<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-term diabetes, especially without proper treatment and care, can cause serious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK409609\/\">damage to the feet<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nerve or diabetic neuropathy can also aggravate the condition and lead to serious foot damage, sometimes requiring amputation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher blood sugar levels can damage blood circulation, especially in the feet, and can slow healing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><strong>Routinely inspect your feet for any signs of cuts, sores, or swelling, and immediately inform your healthcare provider if you notice any such signs.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4><b>5. Stroke or heart attack<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes and high blood sugar levels over time can also affect your overall heart health and increase your chances of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9911852\/#:~:text=Stroke%20is%20a%20major%20cause,risk%20increasing%20with%20diabetes%20duration.\">heart attack or even stroke<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is because high blood sugar can damage the blood vessels, leading to a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>6. Gum disease or oral diseases<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When there is an excess of sugar in your blood, it can increase the amount of sugar present in your saliva.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excess sugar in the saliva can attract more bacteria, which produce acids that can attack the enamel on the teeth and damage the gums.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over a period of time, this can damage your gums as well as cause other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3506093\/#:~:text=Assessment%20of%20periodontal%20status%20(pyorrhea,)%20(P%20%3C%200.032).\">oral diseases<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, it can also lead to damage in the blood vessels of the gums and make your gums more prone to infection.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><strong>Get your gums and teeth examined by your dentist every six months and inform them about your diabetes history.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4><b>7. Sexual Dysfunction<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, diabetes over a long period of time can lead to various<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/4-ways-diabetes-affects-a-womans-sex-life-and-10-solutions-for-it\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sexual problems<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in both men and women.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood sugar can restrict the amount of blood that flows to your sexual organs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can lead to problems in getting aroused or cause erectile dysfunction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a result, sexual intercourse can become painful or difficult.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><strong>Speak to your doctor about it, and if necessary, consult a sexologist or gynecologist to ease the pain or discomfort. \u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Acute Complications<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7903505\/#:~:text=20%2D30%25%20of%20patients%20with,patients%20without%20diabetes%20%5B5%5D.\">Acute complications<\/a> can occur at any time, but if left untreated, they can become worse and lead to chronic complications. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11947 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/internal-image-02_11zon.webp\" alt=\"Acute Complications of Diabetes\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/internal-image-02_11zon.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/internal-image-02_11zon-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/internal-image-02_11zon-150x150.webp 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/500;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11947\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/internal-image-02_11zon.webp\" alt=\"Acute Complications of Diabetes\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/internal-image-02_11zon.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/internal-image-02_11zon-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/internal-image-02_11zon-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of acute complications with diabetes:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Diabetic ketoacidosis or DKA<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This happens when there is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK560723\/#:~:text=Diabetic%20ketoacidosis%20(DKA)%20is%20characterized,with%20type%2D2%20diabetes%20mellitus.\">very high blood sugar and a lack of insulin in the body<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a result, it causes a build-up of ketones produced in your liver.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, this can lead to an even life-threatening emergency.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2. Blood sugar fluctuations<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain blood sugar fluctuations can lead to emergency situations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypos is when your blood sugar drops too low, and hypers is when your blood sugar levels are too high.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>3. Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state or HHS<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is another <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK278976\/#:~:text=The%20hyperglycemic%20hyperosmolar%20state%20(HHS,ranging%20from%20lethargy%20to%20coma.\">life-threatening emergency<\/a> that can occur in people who have type 2 diabetes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can happen when you suffer severe dehydration or have very high blood sugar levels<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>When Do Diabetes Complications Start?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When diabetes is left untreated, or if you do not take your medicines on time or follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/how-to-control-diabetes-lifestyle-modification-and-diet-tips-to-keep-your-blood-sugars-in-control\/\">diabetes management<\/a> tips as suggested by your diabetes healthcare team, it could lead to diabetes complications over a period of time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;\n    &lt;div class=&quot;col-lg-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 nopadding&quot;&gt;\n        &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-block&quot;&gt;\n            &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-block-card&quot;&gt;\n                &lt;div class=&quot;col-lg-7 nopadding&quot;&gt;\n                    &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-card-pad&quot;&gt;\n                        &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-card-info&quot;&gt;\n                            &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-card-head&quot;&gt;\n                                &lt;h3 class=&quot;gradient-text&quot;&gt;Reduced HbA1c by HALF in 6 months&lt;\/h3&gt;\n                            &lt;\/div&gt;\n                            &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-image-block&quot;&gt;\n                                &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-profile-image&quot;&gt;\n                                    &lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/vandana-jha.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Vandana Jha&quot; title=&quot;Vandana Jha&quot;&gt;\n                                &lt;\/div&gt;\n                                &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-profile-info-block&quot;&gt;\n                                    &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-profile-info&quot;&gt;\n                                        &lt;div class=&quot;progress-info&quot;&gt;\n                                            &lt;strong class=&quot;red&quot;&gt;12.6&lt;span&gt;%&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/strong&gt;\n                                            &lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pink-next-arrow.svg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;&quot;&gt;\n                                            &lt;strong class=&quot;green&quot;&gt;6.6&lt;span&gt;%&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/strong&gt;\n                                        &lt;\/div&gt;\n                                    &lt;\/div&gt;\n                                    &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-member-info&quot;&gt;\n                                        &lt;div class=&quot;member-name&quot;&gt;Vandana Jha&lt;\/div&gt;\n                                        &lt;div class=&quot;member-age&quot;&gt;39 years&lt;\/div&gt;\n                                    &lt;\/div&gt;\n                                &lt;\/div&gt;\n                            &lt;\/div&gt;\n                            \n                            &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-outcome-list&quot;&gt;\n                                &lt;div class=&quot;outcome-item&quot;&gt;\n                                    &lt;div class=&quot;outcome-image&quot;&gt;\n                                        &lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/happy-members.svg&quot; alt=&quot;Happy members&quot; title=&quot;Happy members&quot;&gt;\n                                    &lt;\/div&gt;\n                                    &lt;div class=&quot;outcome-text&quot;&gt;30000+ &lt;br&gt;Happy members&lt;\/div&gt;\n                                &lt;\/div&gt;\n                                &lt;div class=&quot;outcome-item&quot;&gt;\n                                    &lt;div class=&quot;outcome-image&quot;&gt;\n                                        &lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/no-cost-emi.svg&quot; alt=&quot;No Cost EMI&quot; title=&quot;No Cost EMI&quot;&gt;\n                                    &lt;\/div&gt;\n                                    &lt;div class=&quot;outcome-text&quot;&gt;No Cost &lt;br&gt; EMI&lt;\/div&gt;\n                                &lt;\/div&gt;\n                                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                        &lt;div class=&quot;outcome-text&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/five-star.svg&quot; alt=&quot;Rated 4.8\/5&quot; title=&quot;Rated 4.8\/5&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;4.8\/5&lt;\/div&gt;\n                                &lt;\/div&gt;\n                            &lt;\/div&gt;\n                        &lt;\/div&gt;\n                    &lt;\/div&gt;\n                &lt;\/div&gt;\n                &lt;div class=&quot;col-lg-5 nopadding&quot;&gt;\n                    &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-form-block cta-form&quot;&gt;\n                        &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-form-block-pad&quot;&gt;\n                            &lt;input type=&quot;hidden&quot; value=&quot;Vandana Jha Reversal&quot; id=&quot;category_name&quot;&gt; \n                            &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-form-card&quot;&gt;\n                                &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-form-card-pad&quot;&gt;\n                                    &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-form-label&quot;&gt;You too can with&lt;\/div&gt;\n                                    &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-form-heading&quot;&gt;Fitterfly&amp;apos;s&lt;br&gt; Diabetes Prime Program&lt;\/div&gt;\n                                    &lt;form autocomplete=&quot;off&quot; class=&quot;testimonial-form&quot;&gt;\n                                        &lt;div  class=&quot;testimonial-form-container&quot;&gt;\n                                            &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-form-field&quot;&gt;\n                                                &lt;input type=&quot;text&quot; id=&quot;name&quot; placeholder=&quot;Name&quot; class=&quot;&quot;  onkeypress=&quot;return (event.charCode &gt; 64 &amp;&amp; event.charCode &lt; 91) || (event.charCode &gt; 96 &amp;&amp; event.charCode &lt; 123) || (event.charCode==32)&quot;  required&gt;\n                                                &lt;span 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id=&quot;save-data-CRM&quot; type=&quot;button&quot; class=&quot;button&quot;&gt;\n                                                    &lt;span&gt;Call me&lt;\/span&gt;\n                                                &lt;\/button&gt;\n                                            &lt;\/div&gt;\n                                        &lt;\/div&gt;\n                                    &lt;\/form&gt;\n                                &lt;\/div&gt;\n                            &lt;\/div&gt;\n                        &lt;\/div&gt;\n                    &lt;\/div&gt;\n                &lt;\/div&gt;\n            &lt;\/div&gt;\n            &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-block-card-note&quot;&gt;* Diabetes Remission is the clinical term for Diabtes Reversal&lt;\/div&gt;\n        &lt;\/div&gt;\n    &lt;\/div&gt;\n    &quot;}\" 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   <div class=\"col-lg-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 nopadding\">\n        <div class=\"testimonial-block\">\n            <div class=\"testimonial-block-card\">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-7 nopadding\">\n                    <div class=\"testimonial-card-pad\">\n                        <div class=\"testimonial-card-info\">\n                            <div class=\"testimonial-card-head\">\n                                <h3 class=\"gradient-text\">Reduced HbA1c by HALF in 6 months<\/h3>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"testimonial-image-block\">\n                                <div class=\"testimonial-profile-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/vandana-jha.webp\" alt=\"Vandana Jha\" title=\"Vandana Jha\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" 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  <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"testimonial-member-info\">\n                                        <div class=\"member-name\">Vandana Jha<\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"member-age\">39 years<\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            \n                            <div class=\"testimonial-outcome-list\">\n                                <div class=\"outcome-item\">\n                                    <div class=\"outcome-image\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/happy-members.svg\" alt=\"Happy members\" title=\"Happy members\">\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"outcome-text\">30000+ <br>Happy members<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n    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                                     <span class=\"error-text\">Required<\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"testimonial-form-field\">\n                                                <input type=\"number\" id=\"mobile\" onkeypress=\"if (this.value.length >9) return false;RestrictFirstZero(event)\"  onkeydown=\"return (event.which >= 48 && event.which <= 57) || event.which == 8 || event.which == 46\" type=\"number\" minlength=\"10\" maxlength = \"11\" placeholder=\"Mobile No.\" class=\"\" required>\n                                                <span class=\"error-text\">Required<\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"button-block\">\n                                                <button id=\"save-data-CRM\" type=\"button\" class=\"button\">\n                                                    <span>Call me<\/span>\n                                                <\/button>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/form>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"testimonial-block-card-note\">* Diabetes Remission is the clinical term for Diabtes Reversal<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Causes Diabetes Complications?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes can cause different types and intensities of complications in different people, depending on their age, how long they have had diabetes, overall health and lifestyle, type of diabetes, and so on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the main reasons for diabetes complications is that in people who have diabetes, the amount of glucose in the blood is too high.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When blood glucose levels are high over a long period, the tissues and various organs in the body start getting affected.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If left untreated, this can lead to serious damage, and some complications can even be so serious that they can turn life-threatening or fatal.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>What are the Complications of Uncontrolled Diabetes<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to a range of complications that can affect various parts of the body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood sugar levels can weaken the immune system, making people with diabetes more susceptible to infections, including those affecting the ears and teeth.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin problems, on the other hand, are a common complication of diabetes. These include bacterial and fungal infections, itching, slow wound healing, and a number of other skin conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><b>It&#8217;s important for people with diabetes to maintain good hygiene and seek prompt medical attention for any skin, hearing, or dental issues to prevent complications.<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>How to Prevent Diabetes Complications?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few things you should keep in mind and adhere to strictly to avoid diabetes complications:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your healthcare provider will tell you how you can regularly monitor your blood glucose levels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This could be in the form of certain tests that you need to do at the lab or even regular tests that you can easily do yourself in the comfort of your home.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2. Take your diabetes medications on time<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must take your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/top-10-common-medications-for-diabetes\/\">diabetes medications<\/a> on time, as suggested by your diabetes healthcare team.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you tend to forget to take your medicines on time or are too caught up, set up reminders on your phone for each day and take your medicines accordingly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>3. Understand and follow healthy diet routines<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak to your dietician and nutritionist to understand what changes you can bring about in your regular eating habits to help you better manage your diabetes and avoid diabetes complications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on whether you are vegetarian or non-vegetarian, your diabetes diet care team can help you create an eating plan that involves healthy, easy, and delicious meals.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>4. Cut down on smoking and consumption of alcohol<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a smoker, try to quit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/how-does-smoking-affect-diabetes\/\">smoking<\/a> or start by reducing the number of cigarettes you smoke daily. If you regularly consume alcohol, reduce your daily or weekly drinks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoking can especially increase the risk of various diabetes complications, such as stroke, eye disease (retinopathy), kidney disease (nephropathy), heart disease or cardiovascular diseases, stroke, nerve damage (neuropathy), foot diseases, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>5. Make exercise a regular part of your routine<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise is important when you have diabetes and even otherwise.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have yet to start exercising, start with at least 15 to 30 minutes each day and gradually increase it to an hour. Walking, swimming, aerobics, jogging, and cycling are all great ways to keep exercise a fun part of your daily routine.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How We At Fitterfly Can Help You?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/diabetes\/\">Diabetes<\/a> is not just a singular condition but a complex interplay of factors that can lead to a range of complications, both chronic and acute. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic complications that develop over time can have severe consequences if left untreated. They can affect vital organs like kidneys, nerves, eyes, and hearts, potentially compromising quality of life and leading to irreversible damage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/\">Fitterfly<\/a> comes in to help you take charge and manage your diabetes like a pro. This program, curated by expert diabetologists, nutritionists, physiotherapists, and psychologists, offers a holistic approach to managing diabetes and its associated complications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding that\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">each individual&#8217;s journey of diabetes management is unique,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fitterfly<\/a> acknowledges the varying factors contributing to complications\u2014<\/span>age, duration of diabetes, lifestyle, and more. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By tailoring its approach to individual needs, Fitterfly&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/fitterfly-diabetes-care-plan?utm_source=Organic&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=diabetes\">Diabetes Care Program<\/a> offers personalized care that takes into account these factors, ultimately fostering a greater chance of successful management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information, just give us a missed call at <\/span><strong><a href=\"tel: 08068507599\">08068507599<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/diabetes\/content-portal?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Sign-up&amp;utm_campaign=Content_Portal_sign_up_July_2023&amp;utm_content=Sign_up\">experts will call you back<\/a> to help you better.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i>Your health is your priority, and Fitterfly is here to support you every step of the way.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are the complications of diabetes? 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