Having high blood sugar over many years can cause damage to your body.
To prevent problems from starting or getting worse, it is important to manage your blood sugar.
High blood sugar damages your body. If you have high blood sugar over many years it causes even more damage.
Over time, high blood sugar may cause problems like:
There are tests to screen for problems.
Learn about the screening tests for these health problems and how often you need them done »
Manage Your Blood Sugar to Prevent Diabetes Problems
To prevent problems from starting or getting worse, it is important to manage your blood sugar.
If you have diabetes (any type) take action to manage your blood sugar.
If you do these actions, you will be able to better control your diabetes and avoid or delay health problems.
