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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.
Updated June 2007
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Diabetes complications
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Diabetes Australia - Victoria
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Over time, high blood glucose levels can damage the body's organs. However, the good news is that most diabetes related complications can be prevented. The following link is to an information sheet that will help you to know the risks and what you can do to reduce your risk or even prevent getting complications at all.
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May 2008
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Diabetic nephropathy
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of diabetic nephropathy written by professional medical specialists.
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Apr 2008
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Sexual health and diabetes
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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Reproductive health can be affected by having diabetes and certain conditions can lead to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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Mar 2008
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Prevent diabetes complications with these targets
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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Diabetes related complications are serious and can be life threatening which makes them the most serious concern for people with diabetes. They can be prevented with good management - do you know your goals?
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Mar 2008
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Hypoglycaemia and diabetes
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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Hypoglycaemia is a low blood glucose level. It is also known as a hypo, insulin reaction or low blood glucose. Hypoglycaemia can occur in people with diabetes using insulin, and certain diabetes medications. It usually occurs when the blood glucose level falls below 4mmol/L.
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Mar 2008
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Diabetes and your kidneys
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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One of the diabetes related complications is a type of kidney damage called diabetic nephropathy. It is known that up to 30% of people with diabetes develop kidney problems. The risk of developing these problems are reduced by managing your BGLs, having regular kidney and blood pressure checks and leading a healthy lifestyle.
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Mar 2008
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Diabetes facts
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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More than 3 million Australians have diabetes or pre-diabetes. Worldwide, 246 million people have diabetes.
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Mar 2008
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Diabetes: Australian facts 2008
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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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.
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Mar 2008
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Complications of diabetes
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Diabetes Australia - Victoria
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Diabetes can cause a range of long term complications that can be classified broadly as microvascular (relating to small blood vessels) or macrovascular (relating to large blood vessels). These complications may result in loss of working ability, invalidism, shortened life expectancy and reduced quality of life for people with diabetes.
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Feb 2008
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Diabetic cheiroarthropathy
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of diabetic cheiroarthropathy written by professional medical specialists.
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Feb 2008
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Fact sheet 19 - Depression and diabetes
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beyondblue
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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.
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Nov 2006
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Diabetes and kidney failure
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Better Health Channel
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The most common single cause of kidney failure is diabetes mellitus, a condition characterised by high blood sugar levels. There is no cure, but medical treatment can slow the progression of kidney disease. Options include medication, dialysis and transplantation.
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Sep 2006
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Diabetes and impotence
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Better Health Channel
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Men with diabetes are at a higher risk of impotence, especially if the 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.
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Jul 2006
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Diabetic nephropathy
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myDr
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Diabetic nephropathy refers to kidney problems which result from diabetes mellitus.
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Jul 2006
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Diabetes-related deaths in Australia, 2001-03
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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This report presents information on diabetes-related deaths in Australia between 2001 and 2003 using death certificate data.
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Dec 2005
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Clinical practice guidelines: type 1 diabetes in children and adolescents
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National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
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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.
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Mar 2005
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Diabetes and antipsychotic drugs (Comments for consumers)
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Australian Prescriber
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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.
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Oct 2004
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Diabetes and antipsychotic drugs
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Australian Prescriber
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There is an increased risk of diabetes in patients with schizophrenia and this risk is elevated by some antipsychotic medications. The risk is greater with the atypical drugs clozapine and olanzapine and the low potency conventional antipsychotics than with risperidone or high potency conventional drugs.
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Oct 2004
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Diabetes and mental health
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Diabetes Australia - Victoria
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Diabetes is a chronic condition affecting people of all ages. Research shows that there is a strong relationship between diabetes and depression. In fact, some studies have shown that having diabetes can double the likelihood of developing depression.
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Jul 2004
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Dental problems in diabetes (Comments for Consumers)
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Australian Prescriber
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Patients with diabetes have an increased risk of infection. If the gums become infected it can cause a condition called periodontitis. The inflammation this causes can sometimes lead to the patient losing a tooth.
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Apr 2004
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