1. A diabetic foot ulcer is the one that won’t heal and causes severe damage to tissues and bone. It may require surgical removal (amputation) of a toe, a foot or part of a leg. Some people with diabetes are at higher risk than others. Erectile dysfunction is another possible symptom and at times a complication of diabetes. This typically affects males with type 2 diabetes, and is related to risk of heart disease and stroke.

Dr. Ashish Bajaj – M.B.B.S, M.D.

Complications which are from Uncontrolled diabetes can be classified as microvascular or macrovascular. Microvascular complications include nervous system damage (neuropathy), renal system damage (nephropathy) and eye damage (retinopathy). Macrovascular complications include cardiovascular disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease. All these can be prevented by Good control of sugars.

Dr. M.G. Kartheeka, MBBS, MD

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