Vijay Singh Vijay Singh Asked 5 months ago

Which organs are affected by diabetes?

My father has had diabetes for many years, and lately, he's been having problems with his eyes and feet. I'm trying to understand how diabetes affects the body. Which organs are typically affected by diabetes?

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Alok Sharma Alok Sharma Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago
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From what I've seen in my own family, diabetes affects almost everything eventually if not controlled. My uncle had issues with his eyes, then kidneys, and even some nerve damage. It's not just one organ, it's a systemic thing, unfortunately.

Rina Kapoor Rina Kapoor Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

It feels like diabetes affects almost every major organ, right? The emotional toll of constantly worrying about your eyes, kidneys, heart, and nerves is immense. It's a lot to deal with, and it's okay to feel overwhelmed sometimes by its wide-ranging impact.

Nisha Patel Nisha Patel Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

It's really scary to think how many organs diabetes can impact. The eyes, kidneys, heart, nerves, and even blood vessels are all at risk. It's completely normal to feel anxious knowing this, but knowing also helps you take better steps to manage it.

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Saraswati Devi Saraswati Devi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Arre beta, sugar ki beemari is very tricky. It affects the eyes, the kidneys, heart, even your feet and nerves. It's like a silent enemy for the whole body. That's why elders always say, eat balanced, don't take too much sugar. Simple home food helps, but doc's advice is also important.

Aisha Khan Aisha Khan Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Gosh, diabetes seems to affect nearly everything! From what I understand, it's especially hard on the eyes, kidneys, heart, and nerves. So, it's super important to manage blood sugar levels properly to protect all these vital organs. Scary but true!

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Prakash Reddy Prakash Reddy Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

For my child, the main concerns with diabetes are always the long-term effects on eyes, kidneys, and heart. We also constantly monitor for nerve damage and foot issues. It's a constant battle to protect all these organs, so strict control is absolutely essential.

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