Diabetes: What Can Go Wrong

In this episode, we discuss: 

What are the complications of diabetes? 2:02
Why do these complications occur? 3:51
Why does diabetes cause heart disease? What are the symptoms? 4:26
Why does diabetes cause stroke? What are the symptoms? 5:22
Why does diabetes affect blood flow to the limbs? What are the symptoms? 6:18
What else increases my risk of complications? 7:16
How do we treat the complications of diabetes? 8:17
How do we prevent the complications of diabetes? 8:34
Why does diabetes affect the eyes? How do I prevent this? 10:32
Why does diabetes affect the kidneys? How do I prevent this? 11:36
Why does diabetes affect the nerves? How do I prevent this? 13:27
Why does diabetes affect the ability to obtain an erection? How do I prevent this? 15:29
What other resources do you recommend? 16:35

Diabetes Canada: https://www.diabetes.ca
American Diabetes Association: https://www.diabetes.org

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Peer reviewed by Dr. Rob Silver, Endocrinologist at University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto, Canada
Original music by Nicholas and John Bragagnolo

DISCLAIMER: 
This podcast isnt meant to be a replacement for a traditional doctor’s appointment, nor is it meant to be providing medical advice. Rather, it is meant to supplement your doctor’s visit and explain why your doctor asked what they asked, and help explain the diagnosis and common treatment plans.

Doctors often have very different styles and approaches to a patient and their diagnosis. If we discuss a question or treatment plan that your doctor didnt mention, that doesn’t mean that they are a bad doctor. This could represent a difference in practice style, or the fact that your doctor knows you better than we do, and has created a treatment plan that better fits your lifestyle. 

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