Diabetes
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Diabetes occurs when blood glucose (sugar) levels are raised due to problems producing or processing insulin. Diabetes may be genetic, pregnancy related or caused by obesity or illness and may be type 1 or type 2.
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- Blood pressure (high) - hypertension
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, can increase your risk of heart attack, kidney failure and stroke.
- Diabetes and erectile dysfunction
Men with diabetes are more prone to problems with erectile dysfunction or impotence.
- Diabetic coma
Diabetic coma is a medical emergency and needs prompt medical treatment.
- Diabetic neuropathy
Diabetes is the most common cause of neuropathy
- Diabetic retinopathy
Without treatment, diabetic retinopathy can cause loss of vision and blindness.
- Heart disease - know your risk
Risk factors for heart disease include smoking, diabetes, obesity, family history and age.
- Hypoglycaemia
Hypoglycaemia refers to symptoms caused by low blood glucose. The most common reason for hypoglycaemia is diabetes medication.
- Kidney failure
You can lose up to 90 per cent of kidney function before you even feel sick.
- Managing my diabetes (video)
This video from Diabetes Victoria explores managing your diabetes.
- My feet and diabetes (video)
When you have diabetes you need to take care of your feet every day. This video from Diabetes Victoria explores footcare and diabetes.
- Peripheral vascular disease
Peripheral vascular disease is the reduced circulation of blood to a body part (other than the brain or heart).
- Diabetes
Diabetes and the build-up of glucose (sugar) in the blood can cause serious complications if left untreated.
- Diabetes and insulin
It may take a while to find the right insulin dose to reduce your blood glucose to acceptable levels.
- Managing my diabetes (video)
This video from Diabetes Victoria explores managing your diabetes.
- My feet and diabetes (video)
When you have diabetes you need to take care of your feet every day. This video from Diabetes Victoria explores footcare and diabetes.
- Diabetes - foot care
Good foot care and regular check-ups can help people with diabetes avoid foot problems.
- Diabetes - issues for children and teenagers
Many parents worry when their child with diabetes starts or returns to school.
- Diabetes - long-term effects
The risk of most diabetes-related complications can be reduced.
- Diabetes and exercise
Exercise is an important lifestyle choice for everyone. For people with diabetes or at risk of diabetes, exercise is still an important part of a healthy lifestyle.
- Diabetes and healthy eating
Healthy eating for people with diabetes is no different than for everyone else.
- Diabetes and oral health
People with diabetes have a higher risk of tooth and gum problems.
- Managing my diabetes (video)
This video from Diabetes Victoria explores managing your diabetes.
- My feet and diabetes (video)
When you have diabetes you need to take care of your feet every day. This video from Diabetes Victoria explores footcare and diabetes.
- Diabetes - gestational
Gestational diabetes is diabetes that occurs during pregnancy and usually disappears when the pregnancy is over.
- Diabetes - pre-diabetes
Pre-diabetes has no symptoms or warning signs, and is a risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes.
- Diabetes type 1
Type 1 diabetes can affect anyone of any age, but is more common in people under 30 years.
- Diabetes type 2
Type 2 diabetes may be prevented, but it cannot be cured.
- Managing my diabetes (video)
This video from Diabetes Victoria explores managing your diabetes.
Reviewed on: 23-02-2022