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It usually takes a long time for these
complications of diabetes to occur. High sugar levels can cause damage
to the eyes, kidneys, heart, blood vessels and nerves.
- Eyes. The tiny blood vessels at the back of the
eyes become leaky and eventually can cause blindness
- The filters in the kidneys become damaged by all
the extra sugary urine produced and eventually cause the kidneys to
fail.
- High blood sugars can eventually lead to heart
disease and heart attacks in young people
- The blood vessels can be damaged affecting the
circulation to the feet and legs.
- Damage to the nerves in the hands and feet can lead
to pain and a loss of feeling.
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Having a hypo is very unpleasant. It's
a bit like having a bad faint that lasts for ages and most children really
hate getting them. Hypos are usually treated by eating some glucose or
other food that releases sugar quickly. Even after eating or drinking
glucose it can take 10 minutes for a hypo to go away.
Many people get headaches after a hypo
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