Complications
Complications of not managing diabetes include acute complications, such as extreme hyperglycemia (high blood glucose levels) or extreme hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels). Prolonged hyperglycemia can result in very serious conditions such as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)—a life-threatening disorder. Long-term complications include cardiovascular disease, stroke and blindness. Diabetes, and its complications, is the fourth leading cause of death in the world.
