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Which of the following are considered to be long term complications of diabetes mellitus?

a. neuropathy
b. retinopathy
c. nephropathy
d. blood vessel damage
e. all of the above

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The correct option is : e. all of the above

Step-by-step explanation:

Diabetes mellitus is a medical condition in which the blood glucose or blood sugar levels are higher than normal. It is defined as a group of metabolic disorders, caused due to the reduction in insulin production by the pancreas or the cells of the body not properly responding to the insulin produced.

The complications of diabetes include Diabetic retinopathy (eye disease), Nephropathy (kidney disease), Neuropathy (nerve disease), Cardiovascular disease and blood vessel damage.

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