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Jimbo

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Joined: 25 Dec 2003
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Location: St. Charles, IL
I'm a New Diabetic
Posted: 03-25-04 01:31am

I've heard about amputation and blindness. What part of being a diabetic can cause this? Is there any warning signs that headed in that direction?
Jim Confused
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gram1228

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Joined: 27 Nov 2003
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Posted: 03-25-04 22:56pm

The part where diabetic complications start is when you let your blood sugar numbers stay way too high, for too long. That is when the trouble starts. Keeping tight control, according to the numbers your doctor wants you to have, is the key to avoiding horrible complications and leading a long, active life. I hope you have been to a doctor, preferably and endo, and a dietician to help with your meal planning.
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the_little_princess

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Joined: 25 Jan 2004
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Location: Willard
Diabetes
Posted: 04-29-04 05:51am

Hello this is emily's aunt. The part of diabetes that causes internal organs to be damaged is the nerves to that organ eventually get damaged or die from the high blood sugar. This can also cause tingling or a shocking type feeling in different parts of the body, or pain and numbness.
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