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Diabetics With Mental Disorders At Increased Risk For Diabetic Complications

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Posted on Dec 14, 2004, 4 a.m. By Bill Freeman

Diabetics with mental disorders do not have as good blood sugar control as diabetics without mental illness and are more likely to suffer one or more diabetes complication including loss of kidney function, loss of sensation in the feet, and visual problems (including blindness) than diabetics without mental illness, according to a study published in the December issue of Medical Care.
Diabetics with mental disorders do not have as good blood sugar control as diabetics without mental illness and are more likely to suffer one or more diabetes complication including loss of kidney function, loss of sensation in the feet, and visual problems (including blindness) than diabetics without mental illness, according to a study published in the December issue of Medical Care.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/12/041206195013.htm

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