Learn how diabetes can affect your body and what you can do to prevent problems in the future
Reduce the Risk of Complications from Diabetes
Proper treatment and recommended lifestyle changes can prevent and/or delay the onset of serious complications from diabetes. The UMass Diabetes Center of Excellence care team includes specialists who will recognize symptoms and begin treating complications as soon as they begin.
If not managed properly, both type 1 and type 2 diabetes can lead to serious health complications including:
- Heart Disease & Stroke
- Hypoglycemia
- Nerve Damage
- Kidney Disease
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Foot Problems
- Vascular Issues
Learn how diabetes can affect your body and what you can do to prevent problems in the future