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Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Barbie Cervoni, RD, CDE, your Guide to Type 2 Diabetes We are constantly being told that diabetes can cause complications such as eye, heart, kidney and nerve damage. But, what we are not told enough is how to prevent complications and how to deal with them. Learn about how to prevent eye, foot and artery disease, as well as how to treat gastroparesis.   Diabetes and Eye Disease If you have diabetes, but no signs of retinopathy, you should get your eyes examined at least once every two years. If you have existing eye issues, however, you should have your eyes examined once per year. Damage to the eye can begin before diabetes is diagnosed,...read more   Search Related Topics:  diabetic retinopathy  eye health  complications of diabetes Podiatrists Role in Type 2 Diabetes The American Diabetes Association recommends that all patients with diabetes receive an annual comprehensive foot exam. People with diabetes are at increased risk of developing peripheral neuropathy - loss of sensation in the feet and hands. Foot care can be used as a preventative service and surveillance of abnormalities...read more   Search Related Topics:  foot care  diabetic neuropathy  daily life with diabetes Nutrition Therapy and Gastroparesis Gastroparesis - often referred to as stomach paralysis - is one of the side effects of diabetes. Overtime excess sugar can damage the nerves in the stomach and delay how quickly the stomach passes contents into the small intestine. The result can be physically uncomfortable,...read more   Search Related Topics:  gastroparesis  gastroparesis diet  fiber sources Peripheral Arterial Disease Peripheral Arterial Disease (aka P.A.D) is a disease that affects the lower extremities or legs. It occurs when the arteries in the leg become narrowed or clogged with fatty deposits or plaque...read more   Search Related Topics:  cardiovascular disease  complications of diabetes  cholesterol Related Searches Diabetes Mellitus 2 Diabetes Eye Exam Diabetes Treatment About Diabetes Sugar and Diabetes Featured Articles Lose Weight and Improve Your Diabetes Are You at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes? Prevent Hyperglycemia How to Be a Proactive Patient More Reasons to Quit Smoking   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Barbie Cervoni, RD, CDE Type 2 Diabetes Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Type 2 Diabetes newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adults-LADA Diabetes Conversation Map Class Are You at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes? Best Snacks for Diabetes   Follow me on: Advertisement