Complications Proportion (%)
Source: Adapted from [1]
Macrovascular
· Coronary heart disease (CHD)
· Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) (which can lead to ulcers, gangrene and amputation)
· Cerebrovascular disease 75
Microvascular
Neuropathy (nerve damage)
· Distal symmetric polyneuropathy
· Autonomic neuropathy
· Cranial neuropathy 50
Nephropathy (kidney disease) 30-40
Vision disorders
· Diabetic retinopathy
· Glaucoma
· Cataract
· Corneal disease 20
Infections 5-20
Metabolic complications 10-30
Impotence 35-75
Complications during pregnancy 4-6