What are the long-term complications of diabetes?

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    Last Updated: October 25, 2023

    Long term complications of type 1 and type 2 diabetes include the following:

    • Heart disease
    • Stroke
    • Blindness
    • Kidney failure requiring dialysis
    • Peripheral vascular disease leading to limb amputation
    • Dementia
    • Nerve damage