Think about what you are doing. Read about diabetes and ongoing scientific advances. See your eye doctor regularly. Call your physician if any changes in vision or pain in or around the eyes. Eye infections and blindness are much more common in diabetics.
Sinus infections are more common in diabetics.
Listen to what your health professionals are advising. Report any swelling or pain to you physician. Also, thyroid problems are more common in diabetics, so let someone know if you have any concerns about this. Smoking and diabetes are a lethal mixture, and smoking will accelerate the onset of complications. Lung infections are also more common in diabetics.