Diabetes Complications: India is also called the diabetes capital of the world. This is because about 8 crore people in the country are living with this disease. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), it is estimated that by the year 2045, this figure will increase to 13.5 million. Since the year 2019, this figure has increased by 16 percent.

In many people, this disease is not even diagnosed. When diabetes is not treated, it becomes the cause of life-threatening diseases and problems. Which includes heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, etc.

Let us know what other diseases can be caused by diabetes.
Risk of heart diseases
Having diabetes also increases the risk of heart disease. Blood flow is affected due to high blood sugar, which also affects the heart. Along with blood pressure and high cholesterol, diabetes also works to make the heart sick.

Kidney disease
If you have diabetes, then you should also be aware of kidney diseases. The signs of kidney disease are often ignored and by the time it is detected, it is too late. Kidney disease is commonly seen in patients with diabetes.

Nerve damage
The condition of diabetic neuropathy also becomes due to diabetes. In this, nerve damage occurs due to high blood sugar levels. Due to damage, it starts failing to send signals to the organs of the body, due to which the function of the organs gradually slows down. One of the most common effects of diabetic neuropathy is retinopathy.

Depression
Diabetes and depression are linked to each other. But many times the myths related to this disease also create restlessness and irritability in the patients. Therefore, it is not wrong to say that diabetes affects mental health along with physical health.

Poor oral health
Due to diabetes, the production of saliva in the mouth is less, due to which the mouth often starts drying. And this also becomes the perfect place for germs. Swelling and bleeding of the gums also occur due to diabetes. Also, it may take time for mouth ulcers to heal due to diabetes.

Sexual problems
Nerves and blood vessels damage the blood flow, which also affects the sex organs. It can also lead to decreased sex drive in both men and women, especially when blood sugar levels are high.