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Diabetes Teaching 796DiabetesPatient was instructed on diabetes symptoms. People with diabetes also are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease caused by atherosclerosis (thickening and hardening of the artery). Atherosclerosis can involve the heart (coronary heart disease), with symp...Diabetes Teaching 795DiabetesPatient was instructed on diabetes symptoms. The initial symptoms of diabetes are related to high blood glucose levels. These symptoms include excessive urination, thirst and hunger, weight loss, and increased susceptibility to infections, especially of the sk...Diabetes Teaching 792DiabetesPatient was instructed on diabetes symptoms. People with diabetes who have had high blood sugar levels for long periods of time can develop complications, including: Damage to the eyes (retinopathy) which can lead to blindness. Damage to the nerves (neuropathy... Diabetes Teaching 696DiabetesPatient was instructed on cardiovascular complications. Hyperglycemia (high blood glucose levels) can cause arteries to narrow and/or lose elasticity causing Atherosclerosis (CAD) where blockage occurs in the arteries that go to the heart.Diabetes Teaching 695DiabetesPatient was instructed on depression as a complication of diabetes. Feeling down once in a while is normal. But some people feel a sadness that just won Diabetes Teaching 694DiabetesPatient was instructed on skin complications. As many as one third of people with diabetes will have a skin disorder caused or affected by diabetes at some time on their lives. In fact, such problems are sometimes the first sign that a person has diabetes. Luc...Diabetes Teaching 693DiabetesPatient was instructed on foot complications. People with diabetes can develop many different foot problems. Foot problems most often happen when there is nerve damage in the feet or when blood flow is poor. The protection of the feet is very important.Diabetes Teaching 692DiabetesPatient was instructed on eyes complications. Diabetes can cause eye problems and may lead to blindness. People with diabetes do have a higher of blindness than people without diabetes. Early detection and treatment of eye problems can save the sight.Diabetes Teaching 691DiabetesPatient was instructed on complications of diabetes such as nerve damage. One of the most common complications of diabetes is diabetic neuropathy. Neuropathy means damage to the nerves that run throughout the body, connecting the spinal cord to muscles, skin, ...Diabetes Teaching 690DiabetesPatient was instructed on diabetes complications, such as kidney disease. Diabetes can damage the kidneys which not only can cause them to fail, but can also make them loose their ability to filter out waste products. This is called nephropathy.

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