Discuss some of the long-term effects of untreated diabetes

What will be an ideal response?


Answer:
• There will be damage to the blood vessels that supply the heart and brain raises the risk of heart attack and stroke two to four times above the risk for people without diabetes. High blood pressure occurs in 67% of people with diabetes.
• Kidney disease
• Diabetes is the most common cause of kidney failure, and end-stage kidney disease is a common cause of death among diabetics.
• Hyperglycemia
• On average, more than 60% of nontraumatic lower-limb amputations occur in people with diabetes.
• Sexual dysfunction
• Vision deteriorates and may lead to blindness.
• Gum disease

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