The Long-Term Effects of Type 2 Diabetes

See how diabetes can cause long-term damage and have lasting effects throughout the entire body.

See how glucose causes your cells to break down, leading to deterioration in organs all over your body,

See how diabetes can lead to retinal damage and vision problems.

Scarring caused by diabetic retinopathy can lead to splotches, blurred vision, and even partial (or total) blindness.

Uncontrolled blood sugar can severely damage your kidneys, to the point where they fail completely.

Nerve damage is one of the most common complications of type 2 diabetes. See how poor glucose levels can affect your nerves.

See how nerve damage and ulcers can, in severe cases, lead to amputation.