The effect of Diabetes on my body.

Sister Parminder Rihal, Diabetes Specialist Nurse explains what the main risk of getting Diabetes complications are. She mentions a number of different problems which can occur with various organs in our bodies including eyes, heart, brain, kidney and feet.

Sister Parminder Rihal, Diabetes Specialist Nurse explains why blood sugar control control is so important. She explains that damage is being done to arteries and nerves and other tissues in your organs without you knowing. She talks about possible silent heart attacks, strokes, damage to the nerves of your feet and damage to the kidneys.

Steve talks about watershed moments in his life with Type 1 Diabetes. He talks about hypo and thinks about issues with his eyes and sensitivity with his feet.

Mr Joseph Shalhoub, Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon explains this important issue.

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist explains the benefits of stopping smoking for people with Diabetes. He talks about it being a risk factor for Peripheral neuropathy (damage to the nerves to the feet) as well as for Peripheral Vascular Disease (narrowing of arteries supplies the feet) and Coronary Artery disease (narrowing of arteries to the heart).

This playlist contains content relevant to people interested in Diabetic Foot Problems. Content is related to the 'Learning', 'Treatment' and 'Continuing Care' phase of the Journey.