You may be a candidate for this. Weight gain in this area is associated with an increased risk of heart disease. Ask you doctor if you have any symptoms or concerns in these areas. Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure. Ask your doctor about how your kidneys are doing and what you can do to reduce your risk.
Bladder infections are also more common in diabetics.
Sometimes diabetics may not feel pain or the usual symptoms of infection. Ask your doctor if you have any unexplained loss of control of your sugars of if you have ANY bladder symptoms. Proper foot care is essential. Check feet daily. Notify your doctor if you have ANY problems, even if they seem to be relatively minor.