What are the main complications that can happen with Diabetes?

John shares how Diabetes has affected various parts of his body. He talks about how the effects on his heart, eyes 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.

Dr Prashant Vas, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about the risk to you Cardio-Vascular System with Diabetes and how these can be reduced. He talks about the risk are not just to the heart but everywhere which has a circulation and a blood supply. These areas include eyes, kidney, brain and the heart as well as the legs and arms.

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist explains why good glucose control is important for wound healing particularly in Diabetic Foot problems. He also talks about good glucose control can help with Diabetic neuropathy. Diabetic eye and kidney disease is also talked about. He also mentions autonomic neuropathy and how this affects transit of food through your gut.

Dr Prashant Vas, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist explains how soon you should be seen if you develop a 'Foot Attack' as a person with Diabetes. He explains that more serious complications can potentially be prevented with early treatment.

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.