Why is untreated diabetes dangerous for me?

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10/11/2011
Why is untreated diabetes dangerous for me?
Diabetes is dangerous because when left untreated, it destroys your body but does not cause symptoms right away. In the initial stage as blood sugar starts to rise you don't feel anything so you might be under the impression that nothing is wrong. This stage can last for many years for type 2 (adult onset) diabetics. During this stage much of the damage has already done to the brain, eyes, kidneys, heart and blood vessels. By the time you start having symptoms such as heart disease, leg pains, and vision problems, it may be too late. Diabetes is dangerous because it does not causes symptoms until it is too late.