When very high levels of blood glucose are present for years, it leads to damage of the small blood vessels.
This in turn increases your risk of developing late-stage diabetes complications including:
* retinopathy (eye disease)
* nephropathy (kidney disease)
* neuropathy (nerve disease)
* cardiovascular disease, such as heart attack, hypertension, heart failure, stroke and problems caused by poor circulation, eg gangrene in the worst cases.
With Type 1 diabetes, these complications may start to appear 10 to 15 years after diagnosis.
They frequently appear less than 10 years after diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes, because this type of diabetes is often present for years before it is recognised.
By keeping the blood sugar level stable, you significantly reduce your risk of these complications.
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