Impact of Diabetes

The financial impact of diabetes

The physiological impact of diabetes
Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to serious, long-term health complications, including:

• Cardiovascular disease (heart disease)
• Retinopathy (eye disease)
• Renal failure (kidney disease)
• Neuropathy (nerve disease)
• Amputation of limbs

As you can imagine, the physical and emotional consequences of living with any one of these serious health issues can have a detrimental effect on you and your loved ones.

Source: American Diabetes Association (ADA)