Beginning Signs of Diabetes

2008-09-17T02:48:00.000-07:00

Moderately raised blood glucose levels can eventually cause kidney failure, damage to vision from ruptured blood vessels in the eyes, and restricted blood flow to the limbs, which may lead to gangrene and subsequent amputation. Diabetes mellitus is also associated with a risk of coronary heart disease that is two to three times higher in men, and four to five times higher in women before the menopause. The risk of a stroke is increased two to three times if beginning signs of diabetes are not taken in consideration.