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Diabetes is a chronic disease that requires careful management to prevent it from developing into serious complications. When certain symptoms appear, they can indicate that diabetes has reached an advanced stage. Here are the top 5 warning signs to watch out for. Top 5 Warning Signs Blurred Vision: Impacting Your Eyes One of the first signs of worsening diabetes is blurred vision. This occurs when blood sugar levels become uncontrolled, affecting the blood vessels in the retina. Without prompt treatment, this symptom can progress to serious eye diseases or even irreversible blindness. Note: Consult an ophthalmologist promptly if this problem persists. Heart failure and myocardial infarction Advanced diabetes puts a significant strain on the cardiovascular system. Patients may experience heart discomfort, which can progress to heart failure or cause blood clots. These complications significantly increase the risk of arrhythmia and sudden death. Read more on next page

Diabetes is a chronic disease that requires careful management to prevent it from developing into serious complications. When certain symptoms appear, they can indicate that diabetes has reached an advanced stage. Here are the top 5 warning signs to watch out for. Top 5 Warning Signs Blurred Vision: Impacting Your Eyes One of the first signs of worsening diabetes is blurred vision. This occurs when blood sugar levels become uncontrolled, affecting the blood vessels in the retina. Without prompt treatment, this symptom can progress to serious eye diseases or even irreversible blindness. Note: Consult an ophthalmologist promptly if this problem persists. Heart failure and myocardial infarction Advanced diabetes puts a significant strain on the cardiovascular system. Patients may experience heart discomfort, which can progress to heart failure or cause blood clots. These complications significantly increase the risk of arrhythmia and sudden death. Read more on next page

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What to watch for: Speech problems, weakness on one side of the body, or severe headaches.

Proteinuria: A Sign of Kidney Deterioration
The abnormal presence of protein in the urine is often an early indicator of kidney problems. This reflects damage to the kidney filters, which are no longer able to retain essential proteins.
Good practice: Have your urine tested regularly to detect this problem before it gets worse.

Prevention and response to complications

Diabetes is an incurable disease, but rigorous management allows you to live peacefully:

Follow medical recommendations to control your blood sugar.

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