Explain two medical problems associated with diabetes
What will be an ideal response?
Medical problems associated with diabetes include the following:
1. Macrovascular (large vessel) abnormalities
a. Myocardial infarction or angina pectoris
b. Cerebrovascular accidents
c. Infection and tissue necrosis
d. Kidney dysfunction or shutdown
2. Microvascular (small vessel) abnormalities
a. Diabetic retinopathy
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