Diabetic Retinopathy, Neuropathy & Nephropathy: Linked Complications

Diabetic retinopathy (eye), neuropathy (nerve), and nephropathy (kidney) are interconnected microvascular complications of diabetes:

• Retinopathy: Retinal blood vessel damage → vision loss if untreated.
• Neuropathy: Nerve damage → numbness, tingling, pain, weakness; autonomic dysfunction (digestion, heart rate, BP).
• Nephropathy: Kidney vessel damage → potential kidney failure.

All three are serious, can cause disability/death if unmanaged. Tight glucose control and regular screening are crucial.