What can you expect with type 2 diabetes?
You'll keep hearing about how important it is to keep your blood sugar within a target range. That's because over time, high blood sugar can lead to serious problems. It can:
- Harm your eyes, nerves, and kidneys.
- Damage your blood vessels, leading to heart disease and stroke.
- Reduce blood flow and cause nerve damage to parts of your body, especially your feet. This can cause slow healing and pain when you walk.
- Make your immune system weak and less able to fight infections.
When people hear the word "diabetes," they often think of problems like these. But daily care and treatment can help prevent or delay these problems. The goal is to keep your blood sugar in a target range. That's the best way to reduce your chance of having more problems from diabetes.