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Diabetes experts explain the microvascular (small) and macrovascular (large) vessel complications that can occur in type 2 diabetes.
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Diabetes is diagnosed through laboratory blood tests: the fasting blood glucose test, hemoglobin A1c test, and the oral glucose tolerance test. Serious complications arise with type 2 diabetes, if not diagnosed early, or if inadequately controlled. Regular check-ups and monitoring are stressed, as these can help delay or prevent many diabetes complications. Video Rating: / 5
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A patient discusses the complications of diabetes if it is not properly monitored and controlled. Video Rating: / 5
One of the biggest struggles for diabetics can often be keeping blood sugars in check. When they’re not, the complications can be serious. University of Chicago Medicine’s Dr. Louis Philipson tells us how prolonged elevated blood sugars can lead to things like kidney disease and blindness. We also meet a local man who has dealt with some serious diabetes complications. He tells us how some new technology is now helping him to keep his diabetes under control.
