How Uncontrolled Diabetes Affects Your Body

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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Diabetes when uncontrolled can cause sudden increase in blood sugar level causing an emergency called Diabetic ketoacidosis which can be life threatening if not treated in time. Also, long standing Diabetes may lead to organ damage which can be fatal.

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