Question

diabetes complications
what is a potential complication of diabetes affecting the nervous system and causing symptoms such as tingling and numbness in the extremities?

• diabetic neuropathy
• diabetic retinopathy
• diabetic nephropathy
• diabetic ketoacidosis

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Diabetic neuropathy affects the nervous system, causing symptoms like tingling/numbness in extremities.
• Diabetic retinopathy affects the eyes (retina).
• Diabetic nephropathy affects the kidneys.
• Diabetic ketoacidosis is a metabolic emergency, not primarily a nervous system complication.

So the correct option is the one related to nervous system complications.

Answer:

A. Diabetic neuropathy