Complications of Diabetes

Which of the following is NOT listed as a complication of diabetes according to the image?

• Retinopathy

• Stroke

• Hypertension

• Nerve damage

What type of complications are associated with diabetes as described in the image?

• Acute complications

• Chronic complications

• Temporary complications

• Non-serious complications

According to the image, which organ is affected by diabetic nephropathy as a complication of diabetes?

• Brain

• Heart

• Kidney

• Foot

What does the image suggest can happen if diabetes complications go unchecked and untreated?

• They can resolve on their own

• They can lead to serious damage

• They can turn into minor issues

• They can improve without intervention

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What is diabetic retinopathy?

• A condition where the retina detaches from the eye

• An eye disease that people with diabetes are at risk of developing

• A genetic disorder affecting the eyes

• An infection of the eye's cornea

What can consistently high blood glucose levels and blood pressure do to the blood vessels in the eyes?

• Improve blood flow to the retina

• Have no effect on the blood vessels

• Damage the blood vessels

• Increase the strength of the blood vessels

What part of the eye is affected by the blood supply issues caused by diabetic retinopathy?

• The cornea

• The lens

• The retina

• The optic nerve

What can happen when the blood vessels in the eye are damaged due to diabetic retinopathy?

• The blood vessels can get blocked, leak, or grow randomly

• The blood vessels become stronger and more resilient

• The blood vessels change color, affecting vision

• The blood vessels detach from the eye completely

What is the consequence of the retina not getting the blood it needs due to diabetic retinopathy?

• The retina can function normally without blood

• The retina becomes more sensitive to light

• The retina can't work properly, affecting vision

• The retina changes color, leading to color blindness

Which part of the eye is responsible for focusing light and images on the retina?

• Cornea

• Pupil

• Optic Nerve

• Ciliary Body