When you have diabetes you may be at increased risk for developing problems such as a heart attack, stroke or nerve damage. You can help prevent or delay these complications by taking good control of your diabetes & visiting your diabetes team regularly.

Complications of diabetes may include:

• Heart disease & stroke
• High blood pressure & cholesterol
• Kidney disease
• Eye disease
• Dental disease
• Depression & anxiety
• Nerve damage in the hands and feet
• Erectile dysfunction