complications of diabetes

Last reviewed 05/2021

Diabetes may cause damage to almost any organ.

Optimum glycaemic control reduces the risk of development of complications.

The organ systems most seriously affected by diabetes mellitus are listed below:

  • kidney
  • eyes
  • macrovasculature:
    • coronary arteries
    • cerebral circulation
    • peripheral vasculature
  • skin
  • nervous system
  • sexual dysfunction