What are some of the complications of diabetes?

Learn about neuropathy (which can cause numbness in the feet) as well as other complications. Keep your diabetes and blood pressure under control to lower the chance of getting kidney disease. People with diabetes are twice as likely to have heart disease or a stroke than people without diabetes.

When to see a dentist for diabetes complications?

Regular oral check-ups should be established to ensure early diagnosis, particularly among people with previously undiagnosed diabetes and prompt management of any oral complications in people with diabetes. Annual visits are recommended for symptoms of gum disease such as bleeding when brushing teeth or swollen gums.

What can happen to your feet if you have diabetes?

Stay alert for symptoms of skin infections and other skin disorders common in people with diabetes. Keep your risk of glaucoma, cataracts and other eye problems low with regular checkups. Learn about neuropathy (which can cause numbness in the feet) as well as other complications.

How to prevent vision problems and diabetes complications?

Foot care basics to help stop small problems from becoming big ones. Guidelines to help keep your teeth and gums healthy. Signs of hearing loss and how you can help prevent it. How to prevent vision problems or stop them from getting worse.

Why is there resistance to reorienting the NHS?

Resistance to reorienting health services is primarily due to the organizational tradition and culture, particularly within the state-funded NHS, of providing treatment and care. This acute-care paradigm means that all too frequently health practitioners view their role as patching people up and sending them home.

What do you mean by reorienting health services?

Reorienting health services. Reorienting health services is primarily about the health sector changing from focusing primarily on clinical and curative services to increasingly focus on health promotion and prevention.

How to prevent or delay the onset of diabetes complications?

With the correct treatment and recommended lifestyle changes, many people with diabetes are able to prevent or delay the onset of complications. Know the warning signs of DKA and check urine for ketones, especially when you’re sick. Nerve damage from diabetes is called diabetic neuropathy (new-ROP-uh-thee).