Some Complications of Diabetes

Table 34.4 Some Complications of Diabetes Eyes Changes in lens shape and vision; damage to blood vessels in retina; blindness Skin Increased susceptibility to bacterial and fungal infections; patches of discoloration; thickening of skin on the back of hands Digestive Gum disease; delayed stomach emptying that system causes heartburn, nausea, vomiting Kidneys Increased risk of kidney disease and failure Circulatory Increased risk of heart attack, stroke, high system blood pressure, and atherosclerosis Hands Impaired sensations of pain; formation of and feet calluses, foot ulcers; tissue death that may require amputation