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How can having diabetes affect a person's life?

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Dr. Henry Tseng answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Diabetic effects: Diabetes affects people in many ways. It requires a lifestyle adjustment. All those sugary snacks like cake, donuts, soda, chips, candy and ice cream all have to be cut out or has to be sugar free. If the blood sugar runs too high, pills or injectable Insulin has to given. Weight gain, smoking and walking barefoot all have to be stopped. Vision, kidneys, feet, nerves and circulation all affected.

Answered 11/9/2015

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