People with diabetes can suffer from diabetic retinopathy, which causes vision problems. In most cases, retinopathy can be found during an eye screening and treated in order to prevent sight loss.

Diabetes foot problems are serious and can lead to amputation if untreated. As a result of nerve damage and raised blood sugar, sores and cuts heal more slowly due to slower circulation. It may cause tingling and pain in your feet, and even the loss of feeling in your feet.

The damage that high blood sugar causes your blood vessels can lead to heart attacks and strokes if you have diabetes.

High blood glucose levels can cause damage to all parts of the cardiovascular system. Reduced blood flow and oxygen levels can cause high blood pressure as well as damage to blood vessels. High blood pressure is a risk factor for heart disease.

Diabetes puts you at high risk for peripheral arterial disease (PAD). This is a disease of arteries in the legs. High blood sugar can make the artery walls rough. This limits blood flow to your arms and legs. Depending on the extent of tissue damage, toes, feet, and even legs may need to be amputated.

Diabetes can cause long-term damage to your kidneys, resulting in an inability to eliminate extra fluid and waste. Hypertension and high blood sugar levels can contribute to this problem. It is known as diabetic nephropathy or kidney disease.

People with diabetes may experience nerve damage due to complications of high blood sugar. The nerves may be unable to transmit messages between our brain and every part of our bodies, which can affect how we see, hear, feel, and move.