diabetes causes........
I know that you are probably very busy. I could not find a definite
answer to the below questions and was hoping you could supply the answers.
CAN diabetes cause sleep apnea?
CAN diabetes cause erectile dysfunction?
CAN diabetes cause chronic kidney disease?
CAN diabetes cause anemia?
CAN diabetes cause pain in arms and legs?
CAN diabetes cause shortness of breath?
CAN diabetes cause dizziness (vertigo)?
I have all of the above conditions, plus others illnesses. However I
NEED something to tell me in plain language whether diabetes can OR can
not cause the listed illnesses and NOT the other way around. (Example
anemia causes diabetes).
Please cite research references if possible.
Thank you,
James R. Seymore
what you likely have is called metabolic syndrome, or syndrome x- called syndrome because the conditions you list are interrelated- one leads to another, another makes one worse, etc. Best you can do is lose weight to alleviate the symptoms. The cause of metabolic syndrome is likely genetic, and brought on by years of belly fat/overweight. As to the specifics:
SA- no- can be caused by obesity, which can suppress the airway
ED- yes- DM damages circulation to penis
CKD- yes- DM damages circulation to kidney
anemia- no- can be caused by CKD (kidneys stimulate blood cell synthesis, so bad kidney = low blood count)
pain in arms and legs- yes- DM damages nerves
SOB- no- make sure you don't have congestive heart failure, or fluid overload (check for wtaer on ankles)
dizzy- yes, but only with blood sugar swings- more likely cause may be blood pressure
Metabolic syndrome is quite common- you're not alone! My advice is to join a weight loss/diabetes support group- most of these symptoms can improve with weight loss- staying on top of it will lead to a healthier lifestyle. Good Luck and remember- the reason it's called syndrome x is that nobody knows what causes it!
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Hello! Here are a few medical reference's for you (click the highlighted words).
Erectile Disfunction-Diabetic Neuropathy
Pain in arms and legs- see Diabetic Neuropathy
Shortness of breath can be reduced my weight loss.
Everything you listed to be taken care of with weight loss, diet and good blood sugar control.
I hope this helps
Cherise
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