By Global Health Media Project: https://globalhealthmedia.org/ People with diabetes can get problems over time, but they happen sooner in people whose blood sugar levels are frequently too high. High blood sugar levels can damage blood vessels, nerves, and organs, such as the eyes, heart, and kidneys. This video describes the main complications that can happen when you have diabetes. This video is one of over 30 videos in our series on diabetes prevention and care. The videos are targeted for three audiences: health care workers – to help guide providers in developing countries in good diabetes care; people with diabetes – to improve their knowledge and home care; and the general public – to increase their understanding of diabetes, with the aim of greater awareness of the risks and symptoms, and ways to prevent type 2 diabetes. Copyright © 2023 Global Health Media Project. All rights reserved.