Anemia: a blood condition when there are too few red blood cells or the red blood cells do not have enough hemoglobin. Red blood cells carry oxygen to your muscles and organs, so not making enough red blood cells means your body’s organs may not get enough oxygen which can cause damage.
Diagnosing anemia can be a little tricky because many of the symptoms are very similar to symptoms for other diabetes complications.
Symptoms of Anemia: Consistently feeling tired, drained of energy, weak and having problems doing your normal routine and chores. Pale skin, chest pain, irritability, numbness or coldness in your hands and feet, a fast heartbeat, shortness of breath and headache.
Do these symptoms sound familiar to red flags for heart disease, neuropathy and other diseases related to diabetes?
