- 21. Gangrene
- (Gangrene)
- ... occur in your muscles and internal organs. Your chances of developing gangrene are higher if you have an underlying condition that can damage your blood vessels and affect blood flow, such as diabetes ...
- 22. Gallstones
- (Gallstones)
- ... overweight or obese Being pregnant Eating a high-fat diet Eating a high-cholesterol diet Eating a low-fiber diet Having a family history of gallstones Having diabetes Losing weight very quickly ...
- 23. Knee bursitis
- (Knee bursitis)
- ... have medical conditions or who take medications that make them more susceptible to infection may have a greater risk of infectious (septic) knee bursitis. These conditions include cancer, diabetes, lupus, ...
- 24. Klinefelter syndrome
- (Klinefelter syndrome)
- ... such as type 1 diabetes and lupus Increased belly fat, which can lead to other health problems Problems with sexual function A number of complications caused by Klinefelter syndrome are related ...
- 25. Kidney infection
- (Kidney infection)
- ... increase your risk of kidney infection. Weakened immune system. Medical conditions that impair your immune system, such as diabetes and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), increase your risk ...
- 26. Diabetic ketoacidosis
- (Diabetic ketoacidosis)
- Diabetic ketoacidosis is a serious complication of diabetes that occurs when your body produces very high levels of blood acids called ketones. Diabetic ketoacidosis develops when you have too little ...
- 27. Type 2 diabetes in children
- (Type 2 diabetes in children)
- Type 2 diabetes in children is a chronic condition that affects the way your child's body metabolizes sugar (glucose). Type 2 diabetes is a disease more commonly associated with adults. In fact, it ...
- 28. Type 2 diabetes
- (Type 2 diabetes)
- Type 2 diabetes, once known as adult-onset or noninsulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar (glucose), your body's main source of fuel. With ...
- 29. Type 1 diabetes in children
- (Type 1 diabetes in children)
- Type 1 diabetes in children is a condition in which your child's pancreas no longer produces the insulin your child needs to survive, and you'll need to replace the missing insulin. Type 1 diabetes ...
- 30. Type 1 diabetes
- (Type 1 diabetes)
- Type 1 diabetes, once known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin, a hormone needed to allow sugar (glucose) ...
- 31. Turner syndrome
- (Turner syndrome)
- ... valve (aortic valve stenosis). Risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Women with Turner syndrome have an increased risk of diabetes and high blood pressure — conditions that increase the risk ...
- 32. Spinal tumor
- (Spinal tumor )
- ... during radiation treatments. Although corticosteroids reduce inflammation, they are usually used only for short periods to avoid such serious side effects as osteoporosis, high blood pressure, diabetes ...
- 33. Truncus arteriosus
- (Truncus arteriosus)
- ... a woman contracts rubella (German measles) or another viral illness during early pregnancy, the risk of congenital heart defects in her baby is increased. Poorly controlled diabetes during pregnancy. Diabetes ...
- 34. Trigger finger
- (Trigger finger )
- ... tendon in the affected finger. People whose work or hobbies require repetitive gripping actions are more susceptible. Trigger finger is also more common in women and in anyone with diabetes. Treatment ...
- 35. Tricuspid atresia
- (Tricuspid atresia)
- ... early pregnancy A parent who has a congenital heart defect Drinking too much alcohol during pregnancy A mother who has poorly controlled diabetes Use of some types of medications during pregnancy, ...
- 36. Traveler's diarrhea
- (Traveler's diarrhea)
- ... immune system increases vulnerability to infections. People with diabetes or inflammatory bowel disease. These conditions can leave you more prone to infection. People who take acid blockers or ...
- 37. Transposition of the great arteries
- (Transposition of the great arteries)
- ... some factors, such as rubella or other viral illnesses during pregnancy, maternal age over 40, or maternal diabetes, may increase the risk of this condition, in most cases the cause is unknown. Although ...
- 38. Preeclampsia
- (Preeclampsia)
- ... Prolonged interval between pregnancies. This seems to increase the risk of preeclampsia. Diabetes and gestational diabetes. Women who develop gestational diabetes have a higher risk of developing ...
- 39. Tooth abscess
- (Tooth abscess )
- ... a medical condition that weakens your immune system, such as diabetes or an autoimmune disease, can increase your risk of a tooth infection and tooth abscess, as well. A tooth abscess won't go away ...
- 40. Jock itch
- (Jock itch)
- ... it at the same time you are treating your jock itch to reduce the risk of recurrence. People with weak immune systems, such as those with diabetes or HIV/AIDS, may find it more difficult to get rid of ...
