Diabetes and Weakness
Damage to the pancreas affects the production of the insulin hormone. Insulin is essential in the body because it helps control blood sugar levels. The hormone stimulates signals the muscles and cells to utilize some of the sugar in the blood. If hemochromatosis damages the pancreas, there is a high risk of suffering from diabetes [2] mellitus (high blood sugar).
Weakness or fatigue is one of the early symptoms of this condition. High iron may cause muscle weakness [3] due to damage to the tissues. Enlargement or damage to the vital organs in the body like the liver can cause weakness. The storage of excess amounts of iron in the organs is unhealthy and may lead to several health complications.