What kinds of problems can diabetes cause?

If you don’t take care of your diabetes, it can lead to:

• problems with your eyes (retinopathy), nerves (neuropathy), and kidneys (nephropathy)

• problems with your feet, including an increase in your risk for foot amputation

• an increased risk of heart disease and stroke

Keeping your blood glucose in a healthy range can help to lower these risks of problems from diabetes.