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How can diabetes affect two other human body systems?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Diabetes: Diabetes is a systemic disease. It causes damage to small blood vessels, including those in the kidneys, eyes and nerves.

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 1/1/2016

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Dr. Ron Jones answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

More than 2: Diabetes affects many more than 2 body systems. In your question you did not specify which to you are interested about. I would resubmit my question and be specific about the body systems of concern.

Answered 4/8/2016

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