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      1. Nerve Pain and Diabetes

        Nerve pain caused by diabetes, known as diabetic peripheral neuropathy, can be severe, constant, and hard to treat. Controlling your blood sugar can make a big difference.

      2. Eye Problems and Diabetes

        Diabetes can increase your risk of eye problems. See common diabetes-related eye ailments and what treatments are available.

      3. Skin Conditions and Diabetes

        Skin conditions related to this disease are common. Fortunately, most can be successfully treated before they turn into a serious problem. The key is to catch them early.

      4. Kidney Disease and Diabetes

        Diabetic nephropathy -- kidney disease that results from diabetes -- is the No. 1 cause of kidney failure. Learn the symptoms, how it's diagnosed, and how to treat it.

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        Most infections in people with diabetes can be treated. But you have to be able to spot the symptoms. Learn what to look for.

      6. Heart Disease and Diabetes

        Having diabetes makes heart disease more likely. Learn more about the link and how to lower your risk.

      7. Depression and Diabetes

        Learn about the link between diabetes and depression, how to spot symptoms of depression, how to treat it, and more.

      8. Smoking and Diabetes

        Smoking is bad for everyone, and it's especially risky if you have diabetes. Here are 14 tips to help you quit.

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        If you have diabetes, catching colds can make your condition worse. Here's what you can do to stay well.

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        Learn the causes, symptoms, and treatment of diabetic macular edema, an eye condition brought on by diabetes.

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