Complications of type 1 diabetes
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Common Symptoms
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⚠️ This symptom list is for educational purposes. Having these symptoms does not mean you have this condition. See a doctor for proper diagnosis.
Medicines Commonly Used
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Overview
If you have type 1 diabetes, you may be more likely to develop other health problems. You can lower your chances by:
- managing your blood glucose well
- eating a balanced diet
- keeping active as much as you can
- not smoking, or stopping smoking
- reducing your cholesterol
- reducing your blood pressure
Your diabetes team can talk with you about how to prevent complications, and they'll support you to keep well.
Read more: Type 1 diabetes · High cholesterol · High blood pressure (hypertension)
Hypo (hypoglycaemia or low blood glucose)
When you have diabetes, your blood glucose can sometimes drop very low. This is called a hypo (hypoglycaemia).
Most of the time, a hypo happens because too much insulin is working in your body. If you get the balance right between your insulin and the amount of carbohydrate you take in, you can avoid hypos.
Read more: Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) happens when there isn't enough insulin in your body. Without it, your body has to look for another source of energy, so it starts breaking down fat and muscle to fuel itself. This leads to harmful substances called ketones being released into your blood.
Read more: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
Retinopathy (diabetic eye problems)
Retinopathy means damage to the retina, the light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of your eye. The blood vessels in the retina can become blocked or start to leak. The condition can also cause new, fragile blood vessels to grow. If retinopathy isn't treated, it can damage your vision.
Read more: Diabetic retinopathy
Diabetic foot problems
If the nerves in your foot are damaged, you may not feel small nicks and cuts. These can turn into foot ulcers. About 1 in 10 people with diabetes get a foot ulcer, and an ulcer can lead to a serious infection.
If you develop nerve damage, check your feet every day and tell your doctor about any changes you see. You should also have your feet examined at least once a year.
Read more: Diabetic foot issues
Nerve damage
High blood glucose can damage the tiny blood vessels that supply your nerves. When that happens, you may feel a tingling or burning pain that starts in your toes (rarely in your fingers) and spreads up through your limbs.
If the nerves in your digestive system are affected, you may have:
- feeling sick or being sick
- diarrhoea
- constipation
Read more: Constipation
Kidney disease
If the small blood vessels in your kidney become blocked and leaky, your kidneys won't work as well as they should.
Read more: Chronic kidney disease