| | Definition: | | Harmful effects that may happen after a person has had poorly managed diabetes for a period of years. These complications include damage to the retina of the eye (retinopathy), to the blood vessels (angiopathy), to the nervous system (neuropathy), and to the kidneys (nephropathy). Studies have shown that maintaining strict control of blood glucose levels at near normal levels may help reduce, delay, or prevent these problems. |
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