If diabetes is left untreated these complications may lead to a medium or severe vision loss.

Diabetics are twice as vulnerable to heart problems as people without diabetes.

Nearly a third of kidney failure patients are diabetics.

If diabetes is unchecked amputation of the affected area of feet may become necessary.

When the nerves are damaged or when a damaged nerve is healing the diabetic can feel tingling or prickly sensations or numbness

Men worry about the physiological nature of the problem. Women show a disinterest in sexual activity.

Accurate blood glucose monitoring is essential for management of diabetes.