What is type 2 diabetes? How does it cause problems to eyes, kidneys and nerves?

Explanation of Type 2 diabetes and how it causes its complications of eye problems (retinopathy), kidney problems (nephropathy) and nerve problems (neuropathy). Sick Notes is Dr Ed Hope's guide to medical terminology in plain-English. Clarifications: Low Sugar Diet - for clarity I should have used the term 'low carbohydrate diet' as all carbohydrates (rice, bread, starches) are converted in to glucose not just simple sugars. For concise #1minutemedicine check out my Instagram: Insta:   / drhopesickn.  . Else: Twitter:   / drhopesicknotes   FB:   / drhopesicknotes   Any requests for videos to cover please drop them in the comments. Related links: NHS Choices on Diabetes: http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Diabetes... Diabetes UK: https://www.diabetes.org.uk