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Could you tell me what happens if diabetes is undiagnosed?

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Dr. William Haynes answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Endocrinology

Could be dangerous: If type 1 diabetes is not diagnosed severe dehydration and acid build up occurs that could lead to death. Type 2 diabetes does not lead to such severe dehydration if untreated, but will cause frequent urination, infections, blurred vision and tiredness. Long-term untreated diabetes can cause kidney failure, heart attacks, blindness, nerve pain, numbness, weakness, foot ulcers and amputation.

Answered 1/27/2015

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