title: Chronic complications.
abstract: With proper education and careful management, patients with diabetes can minimize painful and debilitating complications. Here's how you can help them live healthier lives following diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Division of Endocrinology, St. Louis University Health Sciences, St. Louis, USA.
authors.forename: E S
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Plummer
mesh_terms: D001766:Blindness / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control; D002908:Chronic Disease; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000451:nursing*; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control; D003928:Diabetic Nephropathies / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged