Diabetes Complications Emedicine
Diabetescomplications. although the pathophysiology of the disease differs between the types of diabetes, most of the complications, including microvascular, macrovascular, and neuropathic, are similar regardless of the type of diabetes. hyperglycemia appears to be the determinant of microvascular and metabolic complications. Diabetes care: 10 ways to avoid diabetes complications (mayo foundation for medical education and research) also in spanish; diabetes, gum disease, and other dental problems (national institute of diabetes and digestive and kidney diseases) also in spanish. Long-term complications of diabetes include retinopathy with potential loss of vision; nephropathy leading to renal failure; peripheral neuropathy with risk of foot ulcers, amputation, and charcot. For people with diabetes, however, these common foot problems can lead to infection and serious complications, such as amputation. athlete's foot. athlete's foot is a fungus that causes itching. Diabetes car...