Blood vessel damage in the kidneys can result in kidney failure. There are two types of diabetes. Juvenile diabetes onsets as a result of insulin shortage. Type 2 is the result of your body's inability to make enough insulin or process it effectively. Without enough insulin, blood becomes more acidic and fats can't be broken down properly for energy use.
Blood always has some sugar.
Having diabetes is the result of having too much sugar. Take a look at this list and see if you are. Type 2 diabetes is found to be most common among African-Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans. It is found in a lesser degree among Asians and Caucasians. Looking at the above list, there are things we can do to help with prevention, such as regular daily exercise and keeping our body weight in control.