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Diabetes mellitus – the Ministry of Health told how to prevent the disease – UNIAN
People with this disease have a 2-3 times higher risk of heart attack and stroke.
Diabetes is a disease that gradually and silently destroys the lives of millions of people around the world, leaving serious health consequences.
The Ministry of Health (MoH) issued this warning on World Diabetes Day.
The Ministry of Health noted that this disease damages the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and nerves. “People with diabetes have a 2-3 times higher risk of developing heart attack and stroke,” experts noted.
In addition, due to reduced blood flow and damage to nerve endings, the risk of developing leg ulcers increases, which can lead to amputation. And diabetic retinopathy – damage to the retina – causes 1% of cases of blindness. Also…
