Why is blood sugar control so important in Diabetes?

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.

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.

Mr Joseph Shalhoub, Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon talks about Peripheral Arterial Disease and the long term outcome. He's clear that if Diabetes and blood sugars are not well controlled then the risk of complications from PAD are greater. Specifically be discusses ulcers, infection and amputation of toes or even the foot.

Mr Joseph Shalhoub talks about how people with PAD and Diabetes may have similar narrowing of arteries which supply other parts of the body. You and your Healthcare providers should be aware of possible problems with blood supply to the heart, kidneys and brain to prevent complications.

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

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).