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Consequences of not treating diabetes.

Diabetes is a permanent chronic condition that can have serious consequences if not treated correctly.

There are serious consequences for not treating your diabetes.

Living with blood glucose that stays over 8 mmol/l for a prolonged period of time can cause serious damage to the body. High blood glucose levels over a sustained period of time, damage the large and small blood vessels and nerve endings. If left unchecked, this can cause problems that can lead to blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, strokes and amputations.

It can be very frightening to think about this, but there is good news despite this. Early detection and good care, combined with advances in medical treatment, make it possible for you to stay healthy and live a long life.

Eye damage (retinopathy) can occur.  You should have your eyes checked by an ophthalmologist every year

Kidney damage (nephropathy) can be detected by testing urine for protein (microalbuminuria or MAU). All people with diabetes should have this test done every year

Vascular damage Make sure that you test your blood pressure regularly and that you do some form of exercise.

Nerve damage (neuropathy) leads to loss of sensation in the feet, and they become particularly vulnerable to wounds and infection, often leading to amputation. Take care of your feet by washing your feet daily, keeping the skin soft, wearing comfortable supportive shoes and not walking barefoot. Let your doctor examine your feet at each visit. Show any wounds, cuts and sores on your feet to your doctor and see a podiatrist every six months, if possible.

Sexual dysfunction nerve damage can also affect sexual health, causing impotence and/or failure to have an erection in men, and inability to achieve orgasm in women.

Infections, itchiness, sores, boils etc. are common – as high blood glucose inhibits the action of the white blood cells, the body’s main defence.

We all have questions.

Below are some of the answers to the most common questions that you need to know.

Up to R10 million Life Cover for people living with Diabetes.

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What will I be covered for?

With just one phone call, you could be offered comprehensive Diabetic Life Cover and Diabetic Disability Cover (optional). A simple underwriting process is completed once you’ve signed up, usually consisting of common blood tests, to determine if full cover can be continued.

What happens after I‘m covered?

After you’re covered you can enjoy the benefit of our Health Control Programme where we remind and assist you when it comes to regular tests and checkups, ensuring that you live a healthy and happy life.

Remember, life cover gets more expensive as you get older, so your premium will never be lower than it is today.