Quiet Complications

Many people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are unaware of the life-threatening complications that accompany this disease. For most, it simply means not being able to eat cookies or drink regular soda anymore. Having type 2 diabetes means much more than that. It can mean your life.Millions of people live with diabetes now and almost 3,000 more are being diagnosed every day in the U.S alone. Learning the signs, symptoms and complications early on can prevent or slow the progression. Some have even reversed this disease through diet, exercise and supplements. Below is a list of the most common complications associated with type 2 diabetes. DepressionMany type 2 diabetics report feeling depressed. For most, this feeling comes on after being diagnosed without fully understanding what type 2 diabetes is. Many people feel they have a disease similar to cancer and have thoughts of dying from it and feeling hopeless. Others who have food or other behavioral addictions may think they have to give up everything they love due to having diabetes.