Body Affects ADA

Diabetes can affect every part of the body, including the skin. In fact, skin problems are sometimes the first sign that a person has diabetes.

If you have diabetes, your chances of having a stroke are 1.5 times higher than in people who don’t have diabetes. Learn how to lower your risk.

Nerve damage from diabetes is called “diabetic neuropathy,” affecting about half of all people with diabetes.

Two of three people with diabetes report having high blood pressure or take prescription medications to lower their blood pressure.

If you live with diabetes, you are twice as likely to experience hearing loss. Learn the early signs and what action you should take.

Anyone with diabetes can take steps to prevent chronic kidney disease (CKD), and those who already have CKD can try and slow the process. Early detection, managing blood glucose (blood sugar) levels and blood pressure, living a healthy lifestyle, and health education can help prevent or delay CKD from progressing.

Learn more about the relationship between diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

The connection between diabetes and your feet is important because diabetes can cause nerve damage and reduced circulation, ultimately leading to limb loss and other complications. The good news is you can lower your chances of complications by managing your blood glucose levels and taking care of your feet.

It’s easy to take your eyesight for granted. Diabetes is the leading cause of vision loss in people 18–64 years old. And there are no obvious signs or symptoms. But the great news is an annual routine eye exam could prevent 95% of vision loss caused by diabetes.