Furthermore, the NHS say type 2 diabetes can increase your risk of a range of conditions, including:
• Heart disease
• Stroke
• Nerve damage
• Foot problems
• Vision loss
• Blindness
• Miscarriage
• Stillbirth
• Kidney problems
• Sexual problems.
The health service recommends heart checks for diabetics. They say: “You should have your cholesterol (blood fats) and blood pressure checked at least once a year.
“Diabetes increases your risk of heart disease and stroke, so it’s important that high blood pressure and high cholesterol are spotted and treated early. If you’re already being treated for high cholesterol and high blood pressure, keep taking your medicine.
“Diabetes also worsens the effects of smoking on your heart. Get help to quit smoking.”