Medical conditions caused by frequent and prolonged hyperglycemia related to Diabetes type 2

Peripheral Neuropathy

a condition in which nerves in the extremities (fingers and toes) are damaged causing pain, tingling and numbness.

Myocardial Infarction (MI)

aka heart attack; a condition in which there is damage to the heart cells caused by an interruption in the blood flow through the coronary arteries.

Non-traumatic Amputation

a condition in which part or all of a limb is surgically removed.

Renal Failure

a condition in which the kidneys wear out and shut down/stop functioning.

Diabetic Retinopathy

a condition in which the sensory organ for sight at the back of the eye is damaged.

Gangrene

a condition in which there is damage to body tissue, typically toes and fingers, due a lack of blood flow and a serious bacterial infection.

Stroke (cerebrovascular accident)

a condition in which there is damage to brain cells caused by interruption in the blood flow through the blood vessels that supply the brain with oxygenated blood.

Hypertension (HTN)

a condition in which there is too much force of the blood against the blood vessel walls.