Complications of Diabetes

Diabetic complications can be classified broadly as microvascular or macrovascular disease.

Microvascular complications include neuropathy (nerve damage), nephropathy (kidney disease) and vision disorders (eg retinopathy, glaucoma, cataract and corneal disease).

Macrovascular complications include heart disease, stroke and peripheral vascular disease (which can lead to ulcers, gangrene and amputation).

Other complications of diabetes include infections, metabolic difficulties, impotence, autonomic neuropathy and pregnancy problems.

Follow the links below to find information on diabetes complications.

Reviewed January 2012

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Title:   Type 2 diabetes and kidney damage
Publisher:   Diabetes Australia - Vic (DA - Vic)
Description:   Information and resources about type 2 diabetes and the prevention of kidney disease.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   When you are unwell
Publisher:   Diabetes Australia - Vic (DA - Vic)
Description:   What to do when you have type 1 diabetes and are unwell.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Complications of diabetes
Publisher:   Diabetes Australia - Vic (DA - Vic)
Description:   Possible complications of diabetes.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Diabetes and kidney failure
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Diabetes mellitus is the most common single cause of kidney failure. There is no cure, but medical treatment can slow the progression of kidney disease. Options include medication, dialysis and transplantation.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Diabetes and oral health
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   People with poorly controlled diabetes have a higher risk of tooth problems and gum disease. It is important to pay particular attention to your oral health and control your blood glucose levels. Visit your dentist regularly for advice about how to keep your teeth and gums healthy.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Diabetic neuropathy
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of diabetic neuropathy written by professional medical specialists.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Diabetes and erectile dysfunction
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Men with diabetes are at a higher risk of erectile dysfunction, or impotence, especially if their diabetes is not well controlled. Men who notice a change in sexual functioning should consult their doctor to determine the cause and discuss treatment options.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Diabetes and reproductive health
Publisher:   Andrology Australia
Description:   A fact sheet for men with diabetes describing reproductive health issues such as erectile dysfunction, testosterone deficiency, lack of libido, retrograde ejaculation and balanitis.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Mental health
Publisher:   Diabetes Australia - Vic (DA - Vic)
Description:   Mental health, depression and diabetes.
Date:   Oct 2010
Title:   Fact sheet 19 - Depression and anxiety disorders in people with diabetes
Publisher:   beyondblue
Description:   Research shows that having diabetes more than doubles the risk of developing depression? Conversely, depression can double the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Depression can also increase the likelihood of developing diabetes complications.
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Women and diabetes
Publisher:   Women's Health Victoria (WHV)
Description:   Current evidence is used to outline the contributing factors, co-morbidities and management of type 2 diabetes specific to women. Change needs to occur at a societal level to address current gender roles and the way in which they affect women's ability to be physically active, make healthy food choices and manage co-morbidities.
Date:   May 2010
Title:   Ketoacidosis: a complication of diabetes - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Ketoacidosis is the accumulation of ketone bodies (ketones) in the blood. Untreated ketoacidosis can be fatal.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Diabetic nephropathy - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Diabetic nephropathy refers to kidney problems which result from diabetes mellitus.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Diabetic nephropathy
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of diabetic nephropathy written by professional medical specialists.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Diabetes: Australian facts 2008
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   This report is a concise summary of the latest data and trends relating to diabetes in Australia. It is the second report by the National Centre for Monitoring Diabetes to present available data across the spectrum of the disease: its levels in the population, the factors that contribute to it, its major complications and its impact.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Diabetic ketoacidosis
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) written by professional medical specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Diabetic cheiroarthropathy
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of diabetic cheiroarthropathy written by professional medical specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Diabetes-related deaths in Australia, 2001-03
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   This report presents information on diabetes-related deaths in Australia between 2001 and 2003 using death certificate data.
Date:   Dec 2005
Title:   Clinical practice guidelines: type 1 diabetes in children and adolescents
Publisher:   National Health and Medical Research Council
Description:   These guidelines have been externally developed by the Australasian Paediatric Endocrine Group and address the diagnosis and all relevant aspects relating to the clinical management of Type 1 Diabetes in children of all ages, including adolescents up to the point of transition to adult care.
Date:   Mar 2005
Title:   Diabetes and antipsychotic drugs (Comments for consumers)
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   People with schizophrenia have an increased chance of developing diabetes. The risk of diabetes can also be increased by some of the medicines used to treat schizophrenia.
Date:   Oct 2004

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