Prevent Complications | Managing | Diabetes | CDC

Prevent Complications | Managing | Diabetes | CDC

Prevent Complications

Diabetes can affect any part of your body. The good news is that you can prevent most of these problems by keeping your blood glucose (blood sugar) under control, eating healthy, being physical active, working with your health care provider to keep your blood pressure and cholesterol under control, and getting necessary screening tests.

How can diabetes affect cardiovascular health? expanded

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of early death among people with diabetes. Adults with diabetes are two to four times more likely than people without diabetes to die of heart disease or experience a stroke. Also, about 70% of people with diabetes have high blood pressure, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

See the following for more information:

• The Link Between Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease[PDF – 447KB] from the National Diabetes Education Program
• Heart and Blood Vessel Problems from the CDC's publication, Take Charge of Your Diabetes.

How are cholesterol, triglyceride, weight, and blood pressure problems related to diabetes? collapsed

How can I be "heart healthy" and avoid cardiovascular disease if I have diabetes? collapsed

How can diabetes affect the eyes? collapsed

How can I keep my eyes healthy if I have diabetes? collapsed

How can diabetes affect the kidneys? collapsed

How can I keep my kidneys healthy if I have diabetes? collapsed

How can diabetes affect nerve endings? collapsed

How can I prevent nerve damage if I have diabetes? collapsed

Why is it especially important to take care of my feet if I have diabetes? collapsed

What should I do on a regular basis to take care of my feet? collapsed

How can diabetes affect the digestion? collapsed

How can diabetes affect oral health? collapsed

How can I keep my mouth, gums, and teeth healthy if I have diabetes? collapsed

How can diabetes affect my sexual response? collapsed

How can diabetes affect my mood? collapsed

How does diabetes affect how I respond to a cold or flu? collapsed

What should I do when I am sick? collapsed

Related Materials

• Staying Healthy with Diabetes
• Take Charge of Your Diabetes
• Smoking and Diabetes