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There are three types of chronic complications among Diabetics. These are microvascular, neuropathic and macrovascular complications. When the capillary and arteriole basement membranes thicken they cause microvascular complications. As a result the eyes and kidneys are affected.

Among the macrovascular complications are coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease. The most prevalent type of complication is diabetic neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy affects the legs and feet. Autonomic neuropathy affects involuntary nerves of the internal organs. Focal neuropathy affects a single nerve or group of nerves.
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Diabetes is strongly linked to gout. Not only gout but diabetes leads to complications linking it to various illnesses. Gout is linked to diabetes by the poor circulation of blood in the limbs. Due to poor blood circulation uric acid can accumulate in the joints. This increases the chances of coming down with gout.

Since poor circulation is one thing all diabetics have to face, this increases the chances of gout. Although diabetes has no cure, blood flow can be enhanced and there are some ways of doing this. Apply a warm, wet cloth to the place where there is little blood flow.
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