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Type 2 Diabetes: Living With Complications - Surgery

Some complications from type 2 diabetes may need surgical treatment at some time. For example, surgery to remove the vitreous gel (vitrectomy) may be needed for diabetic retinopathy. Foot problems caused by diabetic neuropathy may lead to a need for amputation. Cardiovascular problems may require heart surgery.

For more information on possible surgery for complications from diabetes, see the topics Diabetic Retinopathy, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Diabetic Neuropathy. If you have heart and blood vessel disease, see the topics Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Attack and Unstable Angina, and Peripheral Arterial Disease of the Legs.

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Last Updated: August 09, 2007
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