3.3 Complications
Today, there is no cure for diabetes; although transplantation of donator islets or whole pancreas yields a very god outcome for a few individuals. New drugs and a holistic approach to treatment have certainly improved the prognosis for individuals with diabetes and their quality of life. However, diabetes is still recognized as a leading cause of disability, morbidity and premature mortality. These outcomes are largely due to the complications of diabetes that affect the eyes, kidneys, nerves, and cardiovascular system. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness, kidney failure, and amputations of the feet and legs in adults. Diabetic nephropathy is the single most common cause of end-stage renal disease in western countries.
Search
