Complications of Diabetes

Diabetic complications can be classified broadly as microvascular or macrovascular disease. Microvascular complications include neuropathy (nerve damage), nephropathy (kidney disease) and vision disorders (eg retinopathy, glaucoma, cataract and corneal disease). Macrovascular complications include heart disease, stroke and peripheral vascular disease (which can lead to ulcers, gangrene and amputation). Other complications of diabetes include infections, metabolic difficulties, impotence, autonomic neuropathy and pregnancy problems.

Follow the links below to find information on diabetes complications.

Reviewed September 2008

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Title:   Ketoacidosis: a complication of diabetes - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Ketoacidosis is the accumulation of ketone bodies (ketones) in the blood. Untreated ketoacidosis can be fatal.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Diabetic nephropathy - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Diabetic nephropathy refers to kidney problems which result from diabetes mellitus.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Diabetes facts
Publisher:   Diabetes Australia - NSW
Description:   More than 3 million Australians have diabetes or pre-diabetes. Worldwide, 246 million people have diabetes.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Diabetes and erectile dysfunction
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Men with diabetes are at a higher risk of erectile dysfunction, or impotence, especially if their diabetes is not well controlled. Men who notice a change in sexual functioning should consult their doctor to determine the cause and discuss treatment options.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   High blood glucose and type 1 diabetes
Publisher:   Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute
Description:   Blood glucose levels usually rise during illness, infection or times of stress. Weight gain and cortisone treatment are other causes of higher blood glucose levels. During stress and illness, increased levels of the hormones adrenaline and cortisol are produced, which raise the level of glucose in your blood. Forgetting to take insulin or not taking enough will also result in high BG levels.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Diabetic nephropathy
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of diabetic nephropathy written by professional medical specialists.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose)
Publisher:   Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute
Description:   Hypoglycaemia is a blood glucose level below normal – that is, less than 3.5mmol/L. If there is too much insulin for the amount of glucose in your blood stream, hypoglycaemia will occur.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   High blood glucose and type 2 diabetes
Publisher:   Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute
Description:   Blood glucose levels may rise during illness, infection, stress, inactivity, weight gain, cortisone treatment or if a large amount of food or refined sugar is consumed. During stress and illness, increased levels of the hormones adrenaline and cortisol are produced, which raise the level of glucose in your blood. Extra insulin will counteract this rise, but with diabetes the pancreas is unable to produce extra insulin on demand.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Diabetes and reproductive health
Publisher:   Andrology Australia
Description:   A fact sheet for men with diabetes describing reproductive health issues such as erectile dysfunction, testosterone deficiency, lack of libido, retrograde ejaculation and balanitis.
Date:   Oct 2008
Title:   Diabetes and kidney failure
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Diabetes mellitus is the most common single cause of kidney failure. There is no cure, but medical treatment can slow the progression of kidney disease. Options include medication, dialysis and transplantation.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Stay on track mentally
Publisher:   Diabetes Australia - NSW
Description:   People with chronic illnesses such as diabetes can be at risk of developing depression. A guide to diabetes and mental health.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Diabetes complications
Publisher:   Diabetes Australia - NSW
Description:   Over time persistent high blood glucose levels (BGLs) can damage the body's organs. This damage is referred to as diabetes related complications. While these complications are serious and can be life threatening, with appropriate lifestyle changes and attention to blood glucose control, people with diabetes can substantially reduce the risk of these complications.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Sexual health and diabetes
Publisher:   Diabetes Australia - NSW
Description:   Reproductive health can be affected by having diabetes and certain conditions can lead to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Prevent diabetes complications with these targets
Publisher:   Diabetes Australia - NSW
Description:   Diabetes related complications are serious and can be life threatening which makes them the most serious concern for people with diabetes. They can be prevented with good management - do you know your goals?
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Hypoglycaemia and diabetes
Publisher:   Diabetes Australia - NSW
Description:   Hypoglycaemia is a low blood glucose level. It is also known as a hypo, insulin reaction or low blood glucose. Hypoglycaemia can occur in people with diabetes using insulin, and certain diabetes medications. It usually occurs when the blood glucose level falls below 4mmol/L.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Diabetes and your kidneys
Publisher:   Diabetes Australia - NSW
Description:   One of the diabetes related complications is a type of kidney damage called diabetic nephropathy. It is known that up to 30% of people with diabetes develop kidney problems. The risk of developing these problems are reduced by managing your BGLs, having regular kidney and blood pressure checks and leading a healthy lifestyle.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Dentistry in diabetes: diagnosis and management
Publisher:   Diabetes Australia - NSW
Description:   People with diabetes are advised to take special care of their dental health as diabetes can cause problems in this area.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Diabetes: Australian facts 2008
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   This report is a concise summary of the latest data and trends relating to diabetes in Australia. It is the second report by the National Centre for Monitoring Diabetes to present available data across the spectrum of the disease: its levels in the population, the factors that contribute to it, its major complications and its impact.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Diabetic cheiroarthropathy
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of diabetic cheiroarthropathy written by professional medical specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Fact sheet 19 - depression and diabetes
Publisher:   beyondblue
Description:   Research indicates there are strong links between depression and diabetes. Depression is very common - one in five people will have depression at some time in their adult lifetime. For people who live with diabetes, this figure is even higher.
Date:   Jan 2006
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