The less controlled diabetes, higher is the risk for complications.
| TISSUE OR ORGAN AFFECTED | COMPLICATIONS |
| Blood vessels | Chest pain, stroke, hardening of arteries (atherosclerosis), gangrene of feet, erectile dysfunction (impotence) and infections |
| Eyes | Blurring of vision or blindness (Diabetic retinopathy), cataract, glaucoma |
| Kidneys | Kidney failure |
| Nerves | Weakness in legs, reduced sensation, tingling, numbness |
| Skin |
Poor healing of wounds Recurrent skin infections |
| Connective tissue |
Carpel tunnel syndrome Dupuytren contracture |
There are some acute complications of Diabetes which occur over a short period of time and suddenly.
- Hypoglycaemia or low blood sugar.
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - sudden increase in blood sugar levels. This can lead to coma or death, if not detected and treated promptly.
