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Updated June 16, 2006

Diabetes

Blood pressure is usually measured at the doctor’s office, although some people monitor their blood pressure at home. The ADA treatment goal for blood pressure is below 130/80 mm Hg.

Acute complications of diabetes include hypoglycemia (low blood glucose). Long-term complications include atherosclerosis narrowing of the arteries), neuropathy (nerve damage), retinopathy (eye disease), and nephropathy (kidney disease).

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